FPA warns of ‘widespread disregard’ for single-use plastic legislation
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has called for stronger enforcement on 'loopholes and breaches' of single-use plastic (SUP) bans.
The organisation said 'widespread disregard' for...
Vanston named new INCPEN CEO
PAUL Vanston will succeed Jane Bickerstaffe as CEO of INCPEN, the Industry Council for research on Packaging & the Environment.
He will serve as CEO-designate until...
Digital print hits the mainstream
SURELY a significant milestone in the maturation of digital print, the recent “personalised” bottle labels from Coca-Cola – later mimicked by Irn Bru to...
Inspection technology specialist to launch new training academy
LOMA Systems is set to launch its new training academy later this month in what the company said will deliver a 'much-enhanced' training experience.
It...
Macfarlane Packaging names annual supplier awards winners
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Packaging has revealed the six winners of its annual supplier awards.
The awards are voted on by employees across the business. Macfarlane...
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 plastics waste prevention plan announced
A new collaborative initiative that aims to turn the tide on the UK’s issue of plastic waste has been announced.
The UK Government’s 25 Year...
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...
Stakeholders discuss the way forward in tackling marine litter issues
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has hosted a follow-up seminar to its marine litter event that took place earlier this year. Brands, retailers, politicians...
Boxing clever for the recovery
Packaging’s role in encouraging sales and supporting brand positioning will be all the more important as business seeks to recover from the coronavirus pandemic...
