Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation

ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo. The business fought off competition from 84 entries...

Impact of Covid-19 on UK packaging supply chain to be established

THE impact of Covid-19 on the UK packaging supply chain is set to be established in the next Valpak PackFlow report. Valpak has recruited WRAP...

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 winners announced

AN eco coffee maker, in-home water appliance and gel-less film recycling technology were among the winners at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020. Announced at the...

PPMA organisers confirm the show will go on

THE PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) has confirmed that this year's PPMA Show will go ahead at the NEC Birmingham from September 28-30. Organisers...

Digital passports could prompt move to reusable packaging

A digital track and trace system is the best way to encourage businesses to switch to reusable packaging, new research from the University of...

Packaging business invests in new fibre and paper development lab

DS Smith has opened a new fibre and paper development laboratory at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent. The company has invested £750,000 on the...

wagamama packaging initiative set to significantly reduce virgin plastics usage

WAGAMAMA has confirmed plans to replace more than eight million delivery bowls with new packaging using recyclable material. The firm believes the decision will remove...

Cullen Packaging owner honoured with top entrepreneur accolade

DAVID MacDonald, owner of Glasgow-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, has been crowned the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader. He won the national...

‘Revolutionary and sustainable’ packaging solution launched for foodservice caterers

SEAL Packaging has launched Infinity TopSeal, described as a 'revolutionary and sustainable' solution for food delivery businesses and foodservice caterers. Last year, Seal Packaging was...

Kirkcaldy packaging firm unveils fresh look

KIRKCALDY-based Kwikpac has announced the launch of its new branding, logo and website to mark 30 years in business. The supplier of strapping, stretch film,...