Valpak PackFlow 2023 reports

New reports outline UK packaging material trends

COMPLIANCE specialist Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022. The PackFlow 2023...

Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods

A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector. It would...

Highland Spring relaunches glass range as restrictions ease

HIGHLAND Spring has announced the relaunch of its glass range to offer 'premium and stylish options' ahead of hospitality and in-home restrictions being lifted...

Macfarlane completes sale of labels division to Reflex Group

MACFARLANE Group has announced the sale of Macfarlane Labels Limited and its subsidiaries, Macfarlane Group Ireland (Labels & Packaging) Limited and Macfarlane Group Sweden...

Study claims move to sustainable packaging in FMCG sector is ‘too slow’

A new study by Aquapak has revealed 92% of UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands plan...
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NEC show works hard to profile the future of packaging

THE Packaging Innovations show drew 6004 unique visitors through the doors of the NEC on 26 and 27 February, an 18 percent increase on...
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Papermaker wins international award for Bruichladdich sustainable outer wrap

PAPERMAKER James Cropper has won an international award for its work with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand, Bruichladdich. The ‘Packaging Design’ accolade was presented at...

Budweiser Brewing Group eliminates plastic rings

BUDWEISER Brewing Group UK&I has announced that its portfolio of beers is now plastic-ring free. The firm said the move will eliminate 250 tonnes of...

Lidl GB outlines new plastic and packaging ambitions

LIDL GB has outlined a new set of plastic and packaging targets, as part of its strategy to eliminate waste. The retailer revealed it has...

‘Tis the season to be wasteful: Britain throws out around 227,000 miles of wrapping...

BRITAIN 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,...