Sainsbury’s launches vacuum-packed mince to reduce plastic

SAINSBURY'S has swapped traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range in what it says is a UK supermarket...

Consumers ‘increasingly wary’ of new shrinkflation packaging trend

CONSUMERS are becoming 'increasingly wary' of certain items containing less of the actual product than suggested by the size of the packaging, a new...
Phone app feedback for package design

Phone app feedback for package design

RESEARCH conducted using a smartphone app from packaging design specialist ThePackHub throws light on consumers’ views of Heinz Beanz 1kg Fridge Pack. ThePackHub CSI...

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...

Inspection technology specialist to launch new training academy

LOMA Systems is set to launch its new training academy later this month in what the company said will deliver a 'much-enhanced' training experience. It...

Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box

SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable. Chilltek Ecotek is a...

Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year. The organisation...
L-R: Sandy Bole (MD of Simpac); Brian O'Sullivan (founder, Zeus Group); and Luke Cobbett (operations and production director of Simpac)

Zeus Packaging Group acquires Simpac

ZEUS Packaging Group has completed the acquisition of Simpac Limited, a historic UK-based paper sack and packaging manufacturer. Founded in 1903, Simpac is a specialist...

Aldi to use Prevented Ocean Plastic to package fishcakes range

ALDI has announced that it is to introduce packaging made from Prevented Ocean Plastic across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes. The packaging,...
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Packaging stakeholders focus on anti-counterfeiting

WHICH technologies can packaging manufacturers use to effectively help their customers fight product piracy? Recent months have seen a succession of relevant events and...