Carlsberg unveils “revolutionary” sustainable packaging

CARLSBERG has unveiled a new packaging innovation in a bid to reduce waste, which will see cans held together by glue, rather than plastic...

PPMA re-brand puts automation ‘at the heart’ of manufacturing

THE PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) Group of Associations has announced it is re-branding and has changed its name to AutomateUK to better...
Winfried Muehling, Pro Carton

Zero Waste Week 2025: a call to action for a sustainable future

By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications at Pro Carton Zero Waste Week 2025 serves as a powerful reminder of the growing environmental challenges...

INEOS launches ‘world first’ recycled plastic innovation

INEOS has announced a 'world first' after producing an 'ultra-thin' rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled...

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...
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...

Corrugated manufacturer presses ahead with complex Edinburgh Beer project

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has revealed its new Nozomi single-pass LED inkjet digital press is being put through its paces in helping to...

Retailers urged to review processes ahead of unwanted gift returns

ANTALIS Packaging has urged retailers to "overhaul" their returns processes to help reduce the costs presented by people returning unwanted Christmas presents. The firm highlighted...

BPF launches new tool to help firms navigate plastics tax

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an online tool to help companies ascertain whether or not their products qualify for the upcoming Plastics...

Construction begins of ‘UK’s largest aluminium packaging plant’

CONSTRUCTION is underway at Ball Corporation’s new can-making factory at the SEGRO Park Kettering Gateway. Local and government leaders, including North Northamptonshire MP Philip Hollobone,...