Valpak PackFlow 2023 reports

New reports outline UK packaging material trends

COMPLIANCE specialist Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022. The PackFlow 2023...

API Group predicts luxury packaging trends for the year ahead

API Group has revealed the luxury packaging trends expected to drive the sector in the coming year. Unveiling its AW2019/SS2020 Trends Folio at this year’s...

DS Smith outlines plan to plant a tree for every employee

DS Smith has announced it has funded the planting of 29,000 trees – one for each employee – in celebration of the UN-backed International...

New report highlights Macfarlane Group’s ESG progress

GLASGOW-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022, which revealed an 11% 'absolute reduction' in...

Reusable solution hailed a ‘game-changer’ for beer and soft drink market

BERRY Superfos has launched a new product the firm describes as a 'game-changer' for the reusable beer and soft drink cup market. The SuperCup offers...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme to go live in August 2023

SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) is to go live across the country on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced. Lorna Slater, circular economy...

New products set to steal the show at PPMA 2021

A number of new products are set to be launched at the PPMA Show 2021, which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from September...

Highland Spring relaunches glass range as restrictions ease

HIGHLAND Spring has announced the relaunch of its glass range to offer 'premium and stylish options' ahead of hospitality and in-home restrictions being lifted...

90% renewable paperboard pressed tray solution launched for fresh food sector

STORA Enso has introduced a recyclable and peelable board material for vacuum packaged fresh food. The manufacturer said Trayforma BarrPeel supports sustainability ambitions by reducing...

When the going gets Tuf

When you think of shrink wrapping you’re more likely to think of various types of food and clothing packaging than scaffolding and machine parts ...