Macfarlane Packaging launches new branding service for mailers

MACFARLANE Packaging has joined forces with specialist print-on-demand company, Print On, to launch the UK’s first print-on-demand branding service for its off the shelf range...
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Research shows strong consumer support for reusable packaging

NEW research released by environmental charity City to Sea has revealed the UK public 'overwhelmingly agree' that reusable packaging must replace single-use packaging to...

New testing lab predicted to speed up food packaging projects

BERRY Superfos has revealed it has established an in-house material testing lab to provide customers with 'fast and reliable' assessment and quality testing of...
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PPMA Show 2024 ‘exceeds expectations’

ORGANISERS of PPMA Show 2024 have hailed the event a 'great success' after welcoming thousands of visitors to the NEC Birmingham for the latest...

Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles

LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles. Appearing in store throughout July,...

Spirit Label Solutions invests £5m in new facility near Glasgow Airport

FIVE Scottish print industry specialists have launched Spirit Label Solutions, a new premium spirit label production company. In response to growing demand from the craft...

Macfarlane sees profit growth for seventh consecutive year

Packaging supplier Macfarlane Group has seen profits grow for the seventh consecutive year, as it announced its 2016 annual results. The group saw profit before tax increase...
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PRS Europe 2025 conference programme outlined

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) have published the outline conference programme for the event, which returns to the RAI Amsterdam...
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Paper under pressure: why testing matters more than ever

Cooper Henderson, director, segment strategy – flexible packaging at Industrial Physics, tells Packaging Scotland why testing matters more than ever GLOBAL demand for paper-based packaging...
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Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform

BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer. This move has...