Manchester Central

New packaging show launches in the north

A new packaging show for the north of Britain is set to launch in Manchester later this year. UKPackaging Expo, which takes place from September...
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025

Easyfairs Packaging Council formed to help shape future of industry events

EASYFAIRS UK has announced the formation of the Easyfairs Packaging Council (EPC), an advisory board that will help shape the future of London Packaging...

BPF welcomes additional funding to fight plastic waste

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) says it welcomes the UK Government's announcement of a £61.4 million fund towards tackling plastic waste ahead of the...
Sidel's CoboREEL

Automated reel loading solution ‘sets new industry standard’

SIDEL is launching CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for drinks packaging labels described as having triple the reel capacity of any other solution...

SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused

A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months. DRS...

James Cropper appoints MD for creative papers and luxury packaging

JAMES Cropper has appointed Richard Bracewell as MD, paper products, where he will be responsible for the company's creative papers and luxury packaging sectors.   Richard...

Cullen Packaging owner honoured with top entrepreneur accolade

DAVID MacDonald, owner of Glasgow-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, has been crowned the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader. He won the national...

New DRS administrator established for Scotland

A new deposit return scheme (DRS) administrator for Scotland has been established with the aim of operating the initiative, which is due to come...

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola launches in new can format as alcohol RTD sector grows

JACK Daniel's & Coca-Cola is to launch in a new 330ml can format across its whole range amidst growing demand for premium and portable...

Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes

UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...