Aldi to use Prevented Ocean Plastic to package fishcakes range
ALDI has announced that it is to introduce packaging made from Prevented Ocean Plastic across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes.
The packaging,...
GS1-128 barcodes: a secret weapon in challenging times
Optimising GS1-128 barcodes in partnership with a trusted technology provider gives manufacturers visibility of the entire supply chain for more efficient inventory management, rapid...
Livingston start-up secures £3.5m to tackle difficult-to-recycle plastics
A Scottish start-up pioneering a new type of plastic recycling has been awarded a £3.5 million grant to support the development of its solvent...
DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD
DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division.
The company said Mr...
‘Game-changing’ software tipped to dramatically reduce packaging overuse
MACFARLANE Packaging and Lancaster University have teamed up on a project to develop 'game-changing' software designed to radically reduce the overuse of packaging.
The software...
Macfarlane strengthens European team with senior appointment
MACFARLANE Group PLC has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of Joost Meijs to the new role of MD, Macfarlane Packaging Distribution, Europe.
In...
Design of rare wartime whisky sets the Gold standard
MALT whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail took Gold in the Scotch whisky category of The Spirits Design Masters 2017. The design was conceived for...
Used jeans transformed into paper for packaging
PAPERMAKER James Cropper is giving used jeans a new lease of life as paper for packaging with its new Rydal Apparel range.
The firm...
BPF launches new tool to help firms navigate plastics tax
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an online tool to help companies ascertain whether or not their products qualify for the upcoming Plastics...
New Berry offering aims to bring products to market quicker
BERRY Global has revealed it is combining its M&H and PET Power businesses into a new pan-European operation.
Berry Agile Solutions will offer both 'short...
