New plastic waste initiative offers retailers “peace of mind”
VANDEN Recycling has launched a new initiative to help food packaging producers provide retailers with evidence that plastic waste is being managed responsibly.
Thermoforming companies...
New partnership gives SMEs access to paper straws
PLASTICO has announced a supply agreement with Transcend Packaging that will offer SME food and drink service companies access to paper straws as an alternative...
MAP, CAP or vac-pack?
Drying, chilling, freezing, sterilisation and pasteurisation describe just some methods of food preservation. However, all of these have major drawbacks — including the loss...
Ball strengthens Spanish presence with “sustainable” new plant
GLOBAL beverage can manufacturer Ball Corporation has unveiled its new production plant in Spain.
Located in Cabanillas del Campo, Guadalajara, the new factory will produce...
Ardagh helps shape new-look whisky bottle
ARDAGH Group has unveiled the new William Grant ‘Triplewood’ whisky bottle, which has been redesigned for a global relaunch of its whisky range.
Ardagh collaborated...
Brillopak offers PPMA punnet packers free machine trial
BRILLOPAK has announced that visitors to PPMA 2018 will have the chance to experience a one-week free trial of its new 'super fast' BR2...
Targets for recycled content in food packaging need care
Setting minimum targets for recycled content in food packaging may sound like a good idea, but could lead to overall less efficient use of...
Petainer reveals new “regionalised approach” to the market
PLASTIC packaging specialist Petainer has announced the launch of a new regionalised approach to the market.
Petainer revealed there are now four regional leadership roles...
Carlsberg unveils “revolutionary” sustainable packaging
CARLSBERG has unveiled a new packaging innovation in a bid to reduce waste, which will see cans held together by glue, rather than plastic...
Frying up a storm
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has revealed details of two automatic side feed sleeve wrapper and shrink tunnel installations for major food sector suppliers.
One of...
