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...

OPRL MD to head EPR scheme

OPRL managing director Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging scheme administrator. She will take up...

Berry outlines ‘breakthrough’ technology in PE cling film

BERRY Global has produced a new white paper designed to outline the solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films...
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Macfarlane Packaging launches ninth annual unboxing survey

MACFARLANE Packaging has launched its ninth annual unboxing survey, with this year's survey focusing on the sustainability of packaging. The surveys encourage consumers to unpack...
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Oban start-up innovates with onion skin packaging

A range of eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by Oban-based start-up HUID. Founded by textiles specialist Renuka Ramanujam,...
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Kammac reports ‘significant surge’ in demand for healthier products

THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a 'surge' in wellness-related business at the start of 2025, driven by health-conscious trends such as Dry January...
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RECOUP Summit highlights need for aligned innovation to drive meaningful progress

THE inaugural RECOUP Summit, which was held recently in Leeds and sponsored by WRAP and Ecosurety, has been hailed a 'resounding success'. RECOUP said the...
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Mondi extends barrier paper range to meet ‘most demanding’ requirements

MONDI has announced it is expanding its range of barrier papers with the rollout of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a solution described as meeting 'even the...
Bergman & Beving and DataLase teams celebrate acquisition

Bergman & Beving acquires 90% shareholding in DataLase

PHOTONIC printing solutions specialist DataLase has announced that Bergman & Beving AB has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business. Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase...
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UK Packaging PRO to lead packaging recycling scheme

UK Packaging PRO has been appointed by PackUK as the national Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the UK’s packaging recycling scheme, Extended Producer Responsibility...