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PPWR: sector reacts to implementation of new regulations

THE EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is tipped to transform the packaging landscape, comes into effect from today. The legislation covers...
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PPWR marks a new chapter for circular packaging in Europe

As the first measures of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) take effect from August 12, Horst Bittermann, director general of Pro...
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New agreement marks major milestone for paper bottle innovation

FRUGALPAC, the British brand behind the world’s first commercially available paper bottle for wines, spirits and oils, has entered into an agreement with Siemens...
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Foodservice packaging sector sets out key priorities for new government

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is calling on the new UK Government to work with industry on 'practical' packaging reform after Defra confirmed Emma...
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New report highlights role of collaboration in driving circular packaging progress

ALUPRO has launched its impact report for 2025, which highlights the role of collaboration in driving progress towards achieving a truly circular packaging economy. The...
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Paranova to invest £20 million in new UK fibre-based packaging facility

PARANOVA Print and Packaging plans to invest £20 million over the next five years to expand its fibre-based packaging operations. This includes a £6 million...
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Building FX resilience in the packaging sector

Eliot Bassett, MD at Lumon Pay, explains how ongoing global conflicts are reshaping the operational landscape for the UK packaging sector CURRENCY volatility is one...
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Highland chocolate brand has a taste for new packaging

AN award-winning Highland chocolate company has praised two Scottish packaging firms for their part in its rise from being launched from a school computer...
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‘Scale materials to close the green premium gap’

PACKAGING manufacturers are being urged to invest in scaling innovative materials to cut the costs of sustainable packaging, after a survey found that almost...
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Why corrugated packaging is the unsung hero of global trade

Ross Diamond, MD at Grenadier Packaging, explains why corrugated packaging helps to enhance resilience in supply chains around the world CORRUGATED packaging has traditionally found...