Labelexpo is rebranding to LOUPE for 2026
LABELEXPO Global Series has revealed it will rebrand to LOUPE, in step with the label industry's evolution. The announcement coincides with the first day...
Stepping out of the comfort zone
We recently spoke to Phil Husband, Smurfit Kappa’s UK packaging insights manager, about the wider industry response to environmental challenges
UPM Raflatac reveals ‘strong and measurable progress’ on climate commitments
UPM Raflatac has outlined the firm's sustainability progress with the publication of its 2024 Climate Review.
The review showcases how the business and its partners...
Premium pack takes Grampian design gong
Luxury biscuit brand Mary Steele has been awarded a Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for its packaging design.
Designed by Edinburgh based creative branding...
First UK drinks carton recycling plant
THE UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility has been opened in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire.
Capable of recycling up to 40% (25,000...
Mondi extends barrier paper range to meet ‘most demanding’ requirements
MONDI has announced it is expanding its range of barrier papers with the rollout of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a solution described as meeting 'even the...
EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...
Machinery specialist wants ‘paradigm shift’ to help food manufacturers meet sustainability demands
ULMA Packaging UK is calling for a 'paradigm shift' around food packaging machinery to meet an expected 'boom' in demand for sustainable packaging.
The move...
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...
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
