DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD
DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division.
The company said Mr...
‘Tis the season to be wasteful: Britain throws out around 227,000 miles of wrapping...
BRITAINÂ 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,...
PG Paper relaunches ‘iconic’ Trucard brand in the UK
PG Paper, a UK-based paper, packaging and pulp distributor has teamed up with Mosaico Specialty Papers, a European specialty paper manufacturer to relaunch the...
Tesco to no longer stock beer and cider packaged with ‘unnecessary’ plastic
TESCO has announced it is to stop ordering beer and ciders that are held together by soft plastic rings and shrink wrap from this...
Luxury water brand opts for 100% rPET bottle for ‘on-the-go’ lifestyles
A new artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles, manufactured by Berry Global.
The flat shape of...
BCMPA conference arrives at ‘pivotal moment’ for outsourcing industry
THE BCMPA is inviting the UK outsourcing community to unite on key issues at the organisation's upcoming conference, which takes place at the Oxford...
Camvac relaunches ‘Rolls-Royce’ of transparent lidding films
CAMVAC has announced it has relaunched a range of AlOx barrier lidding film solutions, namely Camclear, Extrapet, and Extrapet PCR.
Re-engineered with a choice of...
Edinburgh Gin unveils new bespoke packaging
EDINBURGH Gin has unveiled new bespoke packaging designed to 'clearly communicate' its premium gin credentials.
The new packaging is also intended to improve shelf stand...
Phone app feedback for package design
RESEARCH conducted using a smartphone app from packaging design specialist ThePackHub throws light on consumers’ views of Heinz Beanz 1kg Fridge Pack.
ThePackHub CSI...
Diageo confirms £40.5 million investment in beer packaging facilities
DIAGEO has announced it investing £40.5 million to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, England, to support the...
