Colpac expands recyclable Stagione portfolio

FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has launched a new 1000ml square Stagione variant to  expand its range of recyclable solutions. The firm said the size has...

Kellogg’s to add technology used on Barcelona Metro to boxes

KELLOGG'S is to make all of its cereal boxes accessible to blind and partially sighted people, following the successful trial of technology used in...

Macfarlane hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of employees as financial results show resilience

MACFARLANE Group has recorded a 'resilient' financial performance in the first half of 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Glasgow-headquarted business...

Label waste used to create innovative trade show booth

AVERY Dennison has put theory into practice at the Labelexpo show with a booth made in part from recycled label waste. The label-maker has described the...

Coveris completes £3m ‘transformation’ project at labels facility

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has confirmed completion of a two-year 'transformation' project at its Cramlington labels facility in Northumberland. The twin facility has had over £3...
RESEARCHERS at the universities of Bangor and Aberystwyth have developed a technique where the sugar is squeezed out of ryegrass and the leftovers are moulded to create packaging.

Grass packaging breakthrough

RESEARCHERS at the universities of Bangor and Aberystwyth have developed a technique where the sugar is squeezed out of ryegrass and the leftovers are...
Joost Meijs

Macfarlane strengthens European team with senior appointment

MACFARLANE Group PLC has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of Joost Meijs to the new role of MD, Macfarlane Packaging Distribution, Europe. In...

Edinburgh Napier spinout launches biodegradable ‘forever chemicals’ alternative

AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout has discovered a method of using seaweed waste to produce a biodegradable alternative to chemical plastics. The discovery was made...

London packaging event the ‘most successful’ yet

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London hailed this year's show as the "most successful edition to date" and announced that 75% of this...

Limited edition vodka bottle is a ‘symbol of unity and diversity’

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has teamed up with The Absolut Group and singer, songwriter, actor and social activist Olly Alexander to create the limited edition...