Estrella cans featuring Barcelona landmarks

Limited-edition cans earn Estrella Damm design recognition

ESTRELLA Damm's limited-edition 150th anniversary cans -  featuring iconic Barcelona landmarks - have been named the winner in the first round of the 2026...
Jude Allan, OPRL

OPRL ‘not anticipating long delay’ on EU Implementing Act on PPWR labelling

OPRL has revealed it is 'not anticipating a long delay' in the European Union (EU) Implementing Act on harmonised waste sorting labelling, which was...

Aberdeenshire business named Egg Packer of the Year

ABERDEENSHIRE-based Farmlay has been named Egg Packer of the Year at the National Egg & Poultry Awards 2026 in London. The win comes following an...
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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...
Pine forest highlighting sustainability

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...
Paper bottles on production line

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...
FPA CEO Ellen Daniels

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...
Aluminium cans poised for recyling

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...
New Paranova packaging facility

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...