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Papermaker wins international award for Bruichladdich sustainable outer wrap

PAPERMAKER James Cropper has won an international award for its work with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand, Bruichladdich. The ‘Packaging Design’ accolade was presented at...

Coalition hails results of compostable packaging consumer trial

THE Compostable Coalition UK has reported a five-fold increase in the disposal of compostable packaging in food waste bins, in a 'first-of-its-kind' consumer behaviour...

‘Tis the season to be wasteful: Britain throws out around 227,000 miles of wrapping...

BRITAIN throws out around 227,000 miles of wrapping paper over the Christmas period, which is enough to stretch 90% of the way to the moon,...
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NEC show works hard to profile the future of packaging

THE Packaging Innovations show drew 6004 unique visitors through the doors of the NEC on 26 and 27 February, an 18 percent increase on...

Kellogg’s to add technology used on Barcelona Metro to boxes

KELLOGG'S is to make all of its cereal boxes accessible to blind and partially sighted people, following the successful trial of technology used in...
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Study shows impact of recyclability in purchasing decisions

NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that 37% of European consumers have switched brands due to packaging concerns. The 2026 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions...

SIG ramps up plans to improve recyclability of carton packs

SIG has announced plans to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure. The company revealed it intends to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free...
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VPK Packaging appoints new MD for UK & Ireland

VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of corrugated specialist VPK Group, has announced the appointment of Martin Taylor as MD for the UK &...

Mondi to offer ‘ultra-high’ barrier paper-based packaging solution

MONDI has announced it is spending €16 million on technology to produce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate. The product is described as...

New Sipsmith bottle offers ‘beauty, form and sustainability’

CRAFT gin pioneer Sipsmith has launched a new bottle design, which uses up to 44% recycled content. The makers of the 'quintessential' London Dry Gin...