Tosca reusable pallets

Reusable packaging emerging as ‘critical infrastructure’ for supply chains

RISING costs, labour shortages and evolving regulation are driving a 'fundamental shift' in how companies view packaging, according to reusable packaging specialist Tosca. The firm...
Apple wth compostable label

Partnership confirms ‘breakthrough’ for home compostable fruit labelling

UK film manufacturer Futamura and Dutch labelstock producer Bio4life have announced a 'breakthrough' in fruit labelling by producing a certified home and industrial compostable...

New testing lab predicted to speed up food packaging projects

BERRY Superfos has revealed it has established an in-house material testing lab to provide customers with 'fast and reliable' assessment and quality testing of...

DS Smith trials range of alternative fibres to boost circular economy goals

DS Smith has revealed it is trialling new materials for its paper and packaging making process which includes straw, daisies, hemp, cocoa shells and...

Plain cigarette packaging to become a reality

MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of standardised cigarette packaging in the UK. 367 MPs voted for plain pack cigarettes, while only 113 opposed the proposals...

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...

EPR delay makes this a dangerous time for recycling

David Wilson is director of compliance at Vanden Recycling, experts in plastics recycling. He shares his thoughts on the EPR delay and the impact...
Macfarlane Packaging unboxing survey

New research reveals major progress from online retailers in sustainable packaging use

NEW research from Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted the increased expectations from consumers around sustainable packaging when buying goods online. The firm has revealed the results...

Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box

SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable. Chilltek Ecotek is a...

Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley

CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution. The drinks giant...