UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions
THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions.
Innovate UK, part of UK...
Global packaging community praised for pandemic response
THE global packaging community has been praised for its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jan De Roeck, Esko marketing director (industry relations and strategy) said,...
‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio
AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology.
The label manufacturer...
DoH gives green light to new food labelling system
A voluntary traffic-light system of food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, providing an at-a-glance appraisal of a product’s salt, sugar and...
Ardagh to produce ‘world first’ bottle for Jägermeister
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has announced that it will produce the 'world's first'Â emerald green bottles from its NextGen...
That’s a wrap: James Cropper partners with Bruichladdich on whisky ‘first’
PAPER packaging specialist James Cropper has teamed up with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range...
Food producers urged to reinforce inspection protocols following high-profile recalls
FOOD producers are being urged to reinforce their inspection protocols following a number of recent high-profile recall cases involving plastic, stones, and other potential...
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree merger deal in ‘defining moment’ for packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa and WestRock have announced a merger agreement to create a 'global leader' in sustainable packaging.
Smurfit WestRock has been tipped to enhance the...
Innovation is key to ICE success story
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Since launching in 2001, Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) has become one of the country’s leading suppliers of digital coding and labelling solutions for products...
Lidless disposable cup launched to help tackle ‘eco disaster’
A product described as Britain's first fully plastic-free and recyclable lidless takeaway cup has been unveiled.
The ButterflyCup is initially being introduced at WWT (Wildfowl...
