How to reduce plastic packaging wall thickness by 25% using injection compression moulding

By Kevin Heap, UK packaging expert at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag What is injection compression moulding? The method of pressing material in a mould is quite a...
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LOVE lends an arm to BrewDog in new packaging design

BREWDOG founder, James Watt, has had his cousin honoured in the packaging design of the firm’s new Rogue Wave vodka

Rexam and Tuborg Pilsner launch limited edition cans

REXAM, a global beverage can maker, has been selected by Carlsberg to launch limited edition Christmas cans for their Tuborg Pilsner beer, in Rexam’s...

New partnership to see Mars brands trial plant-based packaging

MARS Wrigley has announced a two year partnership with biodegradable materials manufacturer, Danimer Scientific. The collaboration will see the trial of Danimer Scientific's signature packaging,...
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Food safety in the global village

Neil Giles of Mettler-Toledo takes a look at some of the challenges facing companies in the food sector with respect to product inspection. THE scrutiny...

Pandemic prompts changed attitude to sustainability according to new survey

A survey has found that British consumers would purchase water sold in aluminium cans, over the traditional plastic bottle. Commissioned by Ball Corporation (Ball), the...

Secure sealing for all

The benefits of leakproof and tamper-proof packaging should not be denied to consumers with limited grip strength. Selig sales director Peter Tindale explains how...
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Nothing fishy about bulk bin initiative

SCOTTISH Sea Farms has been recognised at the Marks and Spencer Select Farm Awards 2019 with an Innovation Award for the company’s work in reducing plastic packaging

Putting craftmanship on display

Making sure spirits are properly presented on-shelf is a critical factor in sales success, says Peter Conner of Pollard Group THE world likes more than...

Natural packaging material tipped for food sector growth

FIBREPAK, which is described as a natural packaging material that uses thermoformed wet pulp, has been tipped to make a big impact in the...