Stakeholders discuss the way forward in tackling marine litter issues
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has hosted a follow-up seminar to its marine litter event that took place earlier this year. Brands, retailers, politicians...
New research will examine whether retailers are ‘maximising opportunities’ for on-pack branding
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Packaging is on a mission to learn more about online shopping trends by launching its 7th annual unboxing survey.
The survey...
Macfarlane charges ahead with electric truck investment
MACFARLANE Packaging has more than doubled its electric truck fleet with five new models.
The introduction of the four new electric rigids and one electric...
Research reveals PCR plastic use in packaging is a hit with consumers
NEW research has revealed the vast majority of European consumers are aware that some typical supermarket products feature recycled plastic in their packaging.
Amcor has...
Irn-Bru announces new 100% recycled packaging
IRN-BRU maker AG Barr has announced that all of its soft drink consumer multipacks are to be wrapped in 100% recycled shrink wrap by...
‘Remarkable’ solution unveiled for limited-edition blended malt Scotch whisky
CARTON manufacturer Falconer Print & Packaging has produced a 'premium' solution for Compass Box, a producer, bottler and marketer of a range of blended...
Busting the automation myths: seven reasons to embrace robotics
By Carl Patrick, robot sales manager – machine tool automation, FANUC UK
The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and eighth largest...
James Cropper appoints MD of Paper & Packaging operation
JAMES Cropper has appointed Paul Barber as MD of Paper & Packaging.
The move comes in James Cropper’s 180th year of operation and follows the...
‘Tis the season to be wasteful: Britain throws out around 227,000 miles of wrapping...
BRITAINÂ 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,...
Woodberry Packaging acquires Medica and Curtis
WOODBERRY Packaging has announced that it has acquired Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis.
The deal for the two long-established British packaging manufacturers will see the...
