Orkney seafood specialist benefits from new thermoforming machine
ULMA Packaging UK has installed a TFS 500 thermoforming machine at seafood producer Orkney Crab's premises.
The move is designed to help the Orkney-based business...
Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade
WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...
Biffa purchases new Scottish facility ahead of DRS introduction
BIFFA has completed a £10 million deal to acquire Scotland's only post-consumer plastics recycling facility (PRF).
Located in Grangemouth, the facility was previously owned by...
Seaweed lining adds to green credentials of new compostable food boxes
TRI-Star Packaging has introduced new kraft food boxes lined with Notpla Coating, a lining made from seaweed which replaces the plastic coating usually used...
Climate review underscores UPM Raflatac’s sustainability progress
UPM Raflatac has highlighted the 'significant strides' the business has taken towards becoming the first label materials company to go beyond fossils.
The firm has...
Unique chocolate pack is snow trouble for thermoformed packaging specialist!
MACPAC has designed and produced a dome-shaped pack for Martin’s Chocolatier’s new snow globe chocolate Santa and snowball truffles product.
Martin’s Chocolatier provides luxury chocolates...
Cartonboard specialist reports record UK advent calendar production
CARTONBOARD specialist MM Packaging Deeside has produced over 15 million confectionery advent calendar packs for brands and retailers ahead of this year's festive season.
The firm...
PPMA award winners announced
THE winners of the PPMAÂ Group Industry Awards 2016 have been revealed, following a record number of entries in some categories.
Over 400 people gathered at...
Amazon and Mondi push the envelope on sustainable packaging
NEW recyclable packaging has started to land on UK doorsteps following a collaboration between Amazon and Mondi to tackle unnecessary packaging.
Amazon scientists and engineers...
‘First British-made sparkling wine bottle’ set for launch
GLASS manufacturer Croxsons has announced it has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.
The Sovereign bottle has been designed to support the wine-making industry by...



















