Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
Contract packers rise to online shopping demands as new restrictions take hold
THE BCMPA has revealed that its members are responding to the latest Covid-19 restrictions after experiencing "significant growth" in their packaging, warehouse and logistics...
Glass packaging specialist unveils 300g lightweight wine bottle
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has unveiled a 300g lightweight glass wine bottle.
As the wine industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, the firm...
Diageo creates plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle
DIAGEO has revealed it has created what it described as the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced...
‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...
UK packaging reforms ‘already having direct impact on design’
A new OPRL survey has revealed that sustainability aspirations of brands tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms.
57.7% of those polled...
Sustainability: the bigger picture
By Tony Hitchin, general manager of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers
'SUSTAINABILITY'is a term everyone is familiar with, but few...
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...
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree merger deal in ‘defining moment’ for packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa and WestRock have announced a merger agreement to create a 'global leader' in sustainable packaging.
Smurfit WestRock has been tipped to enhance the...
Lidl launches bottle return scheme trial in Glasgow stores
LIDL has launched a bottle return scheme trial at all 21 of its Glasgow stores.
Shoppers will receive 5p for each empty PET plastic and...
