New group vows to reinforce standards for paper straws

A number of stakeholders from across the paper straw supply chain have founded a new charter of trust for compliance standards relating to all...

Coca-Cola unveils Christmas packaging

COCA-COLA has kicked off its annual Christmas countdown with the launch of a brand new on-pack promotion aimed to 'help cover the cost of...

O-I confirms judging panel for student design awards

O-I has announced the panel of judges for the 2021 O-I : EXPRESSIONS Design Awards. The awards challenge young designers to create 'innovative and appealing'...
Laser etched Tesco avocados

Tesco to ‘tattoo’ avocados in dramatic sustainability move

TESCO is to trial laser etching its extra large avocados in place of the use of traditional barcode stickers. Describing it as a 'dramatic' change,...

Asda to remove ‘use by’ dates on yoghurts following ‘robust’ testing

ASDA is to replace use by dates on its own-brand yoghurts with best before dates in a bid to help customers combat food waste at home. It comes...

Coca-Cola European Partners invests in recycling start-up

COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) has taken what it described as an important step on its journey towards 100% rPET for its plastic bottles by...

Huhtamaki tumblers help healthy start to new year

Food and drink packaging company, Huhtamaki, are kicking off the New Year with its Polarity tumblers, ideally suited for juices and smoothies. Manufactured in the...

Colpac to showcase paperboard packaging innovation at Birmingham event

COLPAC will be showcasing three sizes of the firm's Stagione bowls, including its newest 600ml addition, at the upcoming Packaging Innovations exhibition at the...

New machine launch satisfies the ‘need for speed’

FOLLOWING the launch of its i3 tray sealer, MPE UK has announced the roll out of an 'even more compact and versatile' machine for...
IWSC bottle

A popular Expression

O-I was at the forefront of a prestigious project to produce a premium, commemorative Scotch whisky bottle to mark the International Wine and Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) 50th anniversary.