Highland Spring to trial ‘100% recycled plastic eco bottle’
BOTTLED water brand Highland Spring has announced it is to trial a new 100% recycled plastic eco bottle in a bid to “help keep...
From freezer to fire
Andy Wilkinson, senior UK sales manager of food packaging manufacturer Advanta, explains how modern food packaging can lessen food waste by extending the preservation...
Huhtamaki acquires majority stake in Irish paper cup specialist
HUHTAMAKI has announced it has acquired 70%Â of Irish paper cup manufacturer CupPrint for 22 million Euros.
The deal, Huhtamaki said, would give the firm access...
Boxing clever: major milestone for wine tap
SMURFIT Kappa has announced production of its four billionth Vitop wine tap, which the firm claims has "revolutionised" the bag-in-box system.
Smurfit Kappa cited the...
Five alive: IPL unveils latest ice cream tub size
IPL Plastics has announced a new five litre rectangular ‘Napoli-style' container for the UK ice cream market.
The firm already produces one, two and four...
Self-activated straw adds ‘wow factor’ to can
BALL Corporation has announced a collaboration with Russian restaurant chain BlackStarBurger to create a 'striking' new can using Ball's Strawster technology, which features a self-activated...
Two compartment design has the ‘X’ factor
A two-compartment flexible packaging design has been unveiled by RPC bpi protec, described as providing multiple benefits for sectors including food.
The X-Dual Seal contains a...
PSE proves commitment to food safety management
PACKAGING Services Europe (PSE) has announced the successful renewal of its ISO 22000 accreditation.
The provider of wash, inspect and repair services for plastic crates and pallets...
Smurfit Kappa unveils “sustainable” primary food packaging solution
SMURFIT Kappa has announced its MB12 carton is now available for primary packaging following a year-long study into its effectiveness.
The MB12 technology is designed...
IT system “improves logistics and minimises errors” for fish firm
An IT solution from CSB-System has improved logistics and minimised errors for a Germany-based fish processor, the company has said.
Norfisk handles sales and logistics...
