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James Cropper tops and bases

‘Industry first’ fibre tops and bases offer sustainable solution for champagne and whisky brands

JAMES Cropper has announced the launch of its latest sustainable solution for the drinks industry – tops and bases for inner bottle packaging made...

Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling

OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling. The move builds on earlier announcements...
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A dark twist for soy

First place winner of the 2014 Glass Packaging Design Competition at Michigan State University School of Packaging is the student team of Brett Boonie,...

Recovering high value products helps food factories maximise returns

By Matt Hale, International Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers When processing any kind of remotely viscous food product it is inevitable that a certain amount...

Scotland urged to consider digital DRS solution

THE Recycling Association has welcomed the delay of Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and called for a digital DRS solution to be investigated first. The...

Reliability is Paramount with new flow-wrapper

PARAMOUNT Packaging Systems has announced the launch of a new flow-wrapper, which is said to be customised for  ideal use for salad and vegetable growers. Paramount is...

Podback and Morrisons celebrate recycling 10 million coffee pods in under six month

PODBACK and Morrisons have reached a significant milestone in their recycling partnership – collecting over 10 million coffee pods, equal to 197 tonnes, so...

Smurfit Kappa develops EPS frozen food packaging alternative

SMURFIT Kappa has launched a sustainable new pack which keeps frozen and chilled foods fresh throughout the supply chain. Made from a 100% paper-based combination...

Kellogg’s launches personalised boxes to mark return to schools

KELLOGG'S has launched a new on-pack promotion that will allow consumers to get a personalised cereal box with their child's face and name on...

Indie Beer Can Festival returns for 2016

The Indie Beer Can Festival: 2016, the world’s first UK and Eire-wide competition to crown the very best independent beer in cans, is back by...