Martin Taylor (left) and Paul Barber

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 &...

Face-to-face business ‘reignited’ at London packaging show

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London said they are 'thrilled' with how the event turned out. The show treated visitors to a seminar line-up...

Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers

NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging. Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...

Leading retailers to debate plastics in packaging at industry event

A number of major retailers have been confirmed for the upcoming Big Plastics Debate at Packaging Innovations 2018. Representatives from Coca Cola, Co-Op, Asda, Marks...

PRSE postponed due to coronavirus

PLASTICS Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, which is impacting international travel and posing a major challenge...
Jude Allan, OPRL

Jude Allan appointed OPRL MD on a permanent basis

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced that interim MD Jude Allan will be continuing in the role on a permanent basis. She succeeds Professor Margaret...

McLaren focused on business continuity

MCLAREN Packaging has confirmed the company is focused on business continuity over the winter months following a challenging year. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a...
Jude Allan, OPRL

OPRL appoints interim MD

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of Jude Allan as interim MD, to cover Dr Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra. Bates will spend...
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A detailed picture of EU plastics packaging recycling

THE EU recycled 34.7% of all its plastic packaging waste in 2012, far surpassing the EU’s minimum target of 22.5%, according to a new...

Berry highlights recycling commitment with third party accreditation move

BERRY Global has announced that its European flexible films division is adopting a standard approach to substantiate its recycled content claims, including for its...