Automate UK appoints new chief executive officer

AUTOMATE UK has announced the appointment of Dan Thombs as its news chief executive officer, succeeding Peter Williamson who has taken on the role...

Many happy returns?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland is to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. Packaging Scotland reached out to three...

London packaging event declared a huge success

ORGANISERS of this year's Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London have declared the event a huge success, with visitor numbers up and high quality speakers...

Macfarlane charges ahead with carbon strategy after investing in EV fleet

MACFARLANE Packaging has purchased five new electric vehicles for its commercial delivery fleet as part of the company's carbon reduction plans. The haul comprises one...

Reusable solution hailed a ‘game-changer’ for beer and soft drink market

BERRY Superfos has launched a new product the firm describes as a 'game-changer' for the reusable beer and soft drink cup market. The SuperCup offers...

Great to be back: PPMA Show 2021 brings welcome return of live events

Despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges and recent fuel crisis, organisers of PPMA Show 2021 revealed the event attracted a ‘solid’ attendance, as more than...
Morro Huhtamaki deal

2M Group of Companies seals landmark deal to supply Morro Coating to Huhtamaki

HUHTAMAKI and 2M Group of Companies have announced the first ever multi-year supply deal to deploy Xampla’s plastic-free Morro Coating polymer to replace traditional...

Still Game duo to grace limited edition Tennent’s two pint pack

Tennent’s Lager has joined forces with Still Game duo, Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade, to bring back the famous Lager Lovelies for a special...

Smurfit Kappa event aims to help drive a bright future for customers

SMURFIT Kappa recently hosted a customer event at British racing venue Silverstone, with the overarching theme of 'Driving the future together'. The aim was to...

90% renewable paperboard pressed tray solution launched for fresh food sector

STORA Enso has introduced a recyclable and peelable board material for vacuum packaged fresh food. The manufacturer said Trayforma BarrPeel supports sustainability ambitions by reducing...