New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems
NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability.
The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...
Scottish packaging ‘pioneer’ sweeps up with curling sponsorship deal
SCOTLAND'S curling stars have signed a new sponsorship deal with Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand Magnum, which is described as a 'pioneer' when it...
PPMA Show to provide ‘long-overdue’ face-to-face opportunity to explore latest trends
ORGANISERS of PPMA Show 2021 have revealed the event is ready to provide a 'long-overdue' opportunity for industry stakeholders to explore emerging technologies and...
DS Smith predicts ‘self-healing’ box as packaging innovation evolves
IN the 150th year of the cardboard box, DS Smith’s innovation specialists have revealed a futuristic blueprint for how the box might evolve in...
Scott Group expansion plans gather pace with new acquisition
DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire pallet and packaging specialist Whirlowdale Trading Co (WTC).
Scott Group has three existing pallet businesses; Scott...
Manufacturer ramps up security label production to tackle retail theft
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has claimed to have revealed a 'major uplift' in UK security label production following a 'surge in retail theft'.
The firm said...
New ‘recycle-ready’ thermoforming films launched for meat and dairy goods
AMCOR has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal recycle-ready thermoforming films for meat and dairy products.
Suitable for fresh and processed...
PDM 2019 postponed amid Brexit “uncertainty”
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Design & Moulding Event (PDM) have revealed the show has been postponed for two years, citing the "current economic climate" as...
Connected packaging: building a more inclusive future
By Jenny Stanley, MD at Appetite Creative
I've seen countless trends come and go, but a recent discussion on inclusive design and connected packaging solutions...
In the bag: US awards for flexible pack innovators
THE annual awards of the US-based Flexible Packaging Association in March showcased recent advances in printing, packaging and sustainability for a wide range of...
