Awards programme honours top can designs
CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has announced the launch of its Design Accolades award programme.
The first designs...
Round table addresses recycling
FLUMMOXED by waste flows? Mystified by materials recycling?
The recent conference of Recoup (RECycling Of Used Plastics), an independent expert on plastics recycling, unveiled a...
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...
Colpac expands recyclable Stagione portfolio
FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has launched a new 1000ml square Stagione variant to expand its range of recyclable solutions.
The firm said the size has...
Used jeans transformed into paper for packaging
PAPERMAKER James Cropper is giving used jeans a new lease of life as paper for packaging with its new Rydal Apparel range.
The firm...
Food poisoning fears over chicken packaging
FEARS that bacteria found on the outside of chicken packaging could cause food poisoning have been raised, following a rigorous investigation by the Food...
Consumers ‘increasingly wary’ of new shrinkflation packaging trend
CONSUMERS are becoming 'increasingly wary' of certain items containing less of the actual product than suggested by the size of the packaging, a new...
Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform
BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer.
This move has...
New study highlights impact of labels in driving purchasing decisions
UPM Raflatac has released the findings of a new study, which show the power of different label materials and finishes to shape consumer perceptions...
Laser detailing helps bring Ringtons’ Christmas gifting range to life
CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has helped create a laser-detailed seasonal gift box for Ringtons' 2025 Christmas gifting range.
The solution is said to demonstrate...
