‘Unique’ expedition to assess impact of plastic waste on uninhabited island
PACKAGING compliance scheme Valpak is to participate in an expedition to clean up 10 tonnes of plastic on an uninhabited Pacific island 'littered' with...
UK packaging reforms ‘already having direct impact on design’
A new OPRL survey has revealed that sustainability aspirations of brands tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms.
57.7% of those polled...
PPMA award winners announced
THE winners of the PPMAÂ Group Industry Awards 2016 have been revealed, following a record number of entries in some categories.
Over 400 people gathered at...
Event partnership award marks two decades of collaboration over contract packing
PACKAGING Innovations & Empack, in partnership with the BCMPA (Association of Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics), has won Best Event Partnership at the...
Innovative can designs receive accolades
THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme.
Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...
Camvac relaunches ‘Rolls-Royce’ of transparent lidding films
CAMVAC has announced it has relaunched a range of AlOx barrier lidding film solutions, namely Camclear, Extrapet, and Extrapet PCR.
Re-engineered with a choice of...
Laser detailing helps bring Ringtons’ Christmas gifting range to life
CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has helped create a laser-detailed seasonal gift box for Ringtons' 2025 Christmas gifting range.
The solution is said to demonstrate...
Luxury water brand opts for 100% rPET bottle for ‘on-the-go’ lifestyles
A new artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles, manufactured by Berry Global.
The flat shape of...
Decision to retain current labels under EPR ‘reassuring’ says OPRL
OPRL (On-Packaging Recycling Label) has welcomed the UK Government's announcement of plans for labelling under EPR for packaging, saying the decision to adopt the recycling...
That’s the spirit: Fife cask dealership firm invests in advanced racking system
CASK dealership business Spiritfilled has announced a six-figure investment in an advanced racking system at its flagship bonded warehouse in Fife.
Located in the rolling...
