Jason Galley

Government urged to recognise metal packaging as ‘strategic national asset’

THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has urged the UK Government to recognise metal packaging as a strategic national asset and create the aligned...

Veolia teams up with Ecoveritas to provide UK packaging compliance support

ENVIRONMENTAL solutions company Veolia has announced a new alliance with packaging data specialist Ecoveritas to integrate data solutions into an ‘all-in-one’ compliance scheme designed...
Coffee capsules

Research highlights impact of recyclability in coffee purchasing decisions

AMCOR has published new research that reveals coffee capsule recyclability influences purchasing decisions for almost two-thirds of consumers. Surveying 2,565 buyers across France, Italy, Spain...
Beatson Clark glass bottle

Significant investments help Beatson Clark raise a glass to a bright future

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced a series of investments as the firm marks 275 years of history. The business began manufacturing glass containers...
Pergals milk packaging in coffee shop setting

How pergals for fresh milk can transform busy café and foodservice operations

Chris Warren, managing partner at Fenton Packaging Solutions, explores the benefits of moving to pergals for fresh milk delivery in cafés and busy foodservice counters FOR...
Roundtable discussion at Westminster

White paper sets sights on driving more effective recycling system for liquid cartons

THE Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) has launched its new white paper in the House of Commons, designed to drive...
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA

Autumn budget proved a ‘missed opportunity’ to support SMEs

THE BCMPA has described the autumn budget as a missed opportunity to support manufacturing SMEs. The association warned that measures announced by chancellor John Healey...
Winners of The Stationer’s Company 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards

Insulated packaging solution honoured at Innovation Excellence Awards 2026

THE Stationers' Company has announced the winners of its 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards, following a record number of entries. Woolcool emerged as the standout winner...
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Why packaging is the first step towards automation autonomy

By Dan Fisher, head of sales, FANUC UK FOR UK manufacturers looking to future-proof their operations, increase productivity and mitigate labour shortages, automation offers significant...

Carling unveils new pack designs as part of ‘biggest brand refresh in 30 years’

CARLING has unveiled a new pack design as part of what it says is its biggest brand refresh in the past 30 years. Rolling out...