AI and the future of packaging

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the disruptive themes set to influence the future of the packaging industry. With a revolution almost certainly at...
PPMA Show 2024

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...
Jude Allan, OPRL

OPRL appoints interim MD

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of Jude Allan as interim MD, to cover Dr Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra. Bates will spend...

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...

New drinks bottle allows consumers to customise sugar intake

GLASS specialist Beatson Clark has produced a new bottle designed to help fight the war on sugar by allowing consumers to control the amount...

Reusable container offers ‘ideal’ refill packaging solution

A 14-litre HDPE reusable container by Berry Global is providing the vessel for a new refill packaging solution from the Refill Coalition. The pilot for...

Could Brexit spell opportunity for packaging start-ups?

The head of a leading UK business growth accelerator has said that Brexit could potentially be a great opportunity for the country’s start-ups. Jim Duffy,...

Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023

NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023. Brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers, raw material suppliers,...

Zero Waste Scotland looks to tackle ‘misconceptions’ around tinned food

ZERO Waste Scotland has revealed that 'misconceptions' about tins could be causing Scottish shoppers to buy shorter shelf-life foods that they end up wasting. New...

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...