Asset finance: The right choice in difficult times?
EQUIPMENT suppliers in the packaging world now offer a variety of Asset Finance (AF) schemes, whereby machinery can be leased or paid for in...
UK businesses warned over looming Plastic Packaging Tax submission deadline
PACKAGING data specialist Ecoveritas is urging UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July.
Companies...
BakPac marks pouch milestone following machinery investment
POUCH manufacturer BakPac is celebrating a production milestone after converting and shipping over one million digitally printed stand-up pouches in a single week.
The achievement...
A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges
REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market.
Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...
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...
New poll shows strong support for DRS amidst further delay fears
A new poll has revealed 73% of Britons want the new UK Government to press ahead with a deposit return scheme for all drinks...
Brands urged to investigate ways to improve packaging accessibility
BRANDS have been urged to investigate ways to fit more accessible information onto packaging, using a variety of methods from Braille to special QR...
Sainsbury’s launches vacuum-packed mince to reduce plastic
SAINSBURY'S has swapped traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range in what it says is a UK supermarket...
Supermarkets launch designer tote bags to encourage reuse mindset
FASHION designer Anya Hindmarch has collaborated with Waitrose and Sainsbury's to launch a new reusable shopping bag.
The project is defined by 'eco not ego'...
RECOUP Summit highlights need for aligned innovation to drive meaningful progress
THE inaugural RECOUP Summit, which was held recently in Leeds and sponsored by WRAP and Ecosurety, has been hailed a 'resounding success'.
RECOUP said the...
