Reusable lid innovation helps to close the loop on yoghurt packaging

YEO Valley Organic 350g and 450g tubs of yoghurt are now utilising reusable lids available from the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’. Sebastian...

‘First of its kind’ fully compostable coffee capsule lid unveiled

PACKAGING developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched what the firm is calling a 'first of its kind' fully compostable coffee capsule lid, in collaboration...

Surgeons renew call for end of fireworks being packaged as ‘toys’

A group of plastic and reconstructive surgeons have renewed their calls for graphic warning labels, similar to those found on cigarette boxes, to be...

Diageo confirms £40.5 million investment in beer packaging facilities

DIAGEO has announced it investing £40.5 million to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, England, to support the...
Young Spirits

Edinburgh spirits sector specialist celebrates FSSC accreditation

EDINBURGH-based bottling, packaging and labelling specialist Young Spirits has been accredited by one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious quality assurance schemes:...

UK-wide reforms hoped to stamp out excessive packaging

THE Scottish Government has said that producers will pay for the environmental costs of packaging under new UK-wide plans. It comes following major reforms being...

Smurfit Kappa hails financial results despite revenue dip

SMURFIT Kappa Group has reported revenue of €11.3 billion for the year ending 31 December 2023 - a 12% fall compared with 2022. EBITDA was...

Charapak expertise helps poppies reach their final destinations

CHARAPAK is providing the complete packaging and fulfilment service for the distribution of the world-famous ceramic poppies which were displayed at the Tower of London...
RE-ZIP Packaging - Reusable Boxes and Bags

London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery line-up revealed

EASYFAIRS UK, organiser of London Packaging Week, has announced the products that will comprise the 2024 Innovation Gallery line-up. Set to be the centrepiece of...
Sir Keir Stamer with Frugal Bottle and Frugalpac CEO Malcolm Waugh (right)

UK and India unveil paper bottle during PM Starmer’s visit

INDIA'S first paper bottle has been unveiled during UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s trade visit to India. Described as a 'landmark move' for UK-India...