Huhtamaki expansion plans revealed

Huhtamaki Foodservice's growth plans have gathered pace with the announcement that the firm's Gosport site is to be expanded. Rosemary Mason, managing director, Huhtamaki, Foodservice Western...
Booklet labels for Harmony Fruit & Yoghurt Desert (Pago International).

A sticky question: wet-glue or self-adhesive labelling?

THERE are many factors to weigh when making the choice between wet-glue or self-adhesive labelling. Wet-glue (WG) still dominates in the food and beverage world,...
Labelexpo Europe show floor

Organisers hail success of record-breaking Labelexpo Europe 2025

ORGANISERS of Labelexpo Europe 2025 have celebrated the success of its 'biggest show to date' after holding the event in Barcelona for the first...
Jane Martin, CEO of City to Sea

Global Reuse Summit calls for ‘robust’ policy to support reusable packaging

KEY stakeholders attending the second Global Reuse Summit have urged the UK Government to support reusable packaging with 'robust' policy. The Bristol event, hosted by...

Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers

NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging. Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...
Lightweight glass wine bottle

Glass packaging specialist unveils 300g lightweight wine bottle

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has unveiled a 300g lightweight glass wine bottle. As the wine industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, the firm...

UK Government to consult over plastic straw ban

THE UK Government has outlined plans to ban the sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds. Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a...

CV Labels invests in ninth ABG machine as leadership passes to next generation

A B Graphic International (ABG) has marked a significant milestone in its long-standing relationship with CV Labels. The Irvine-based label printing specialist has added two...

AI and the future of packaging

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the disruptive themes set to influence the future of the packaging industry. With a revolution almost certainly at...

PPMA re-brand puts automation ‘at the heart’ of manufacturing

THE PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) Group of Associations has announced it is re-branding and has changed its name to AutomateUK to better...