Packaging Innovations & Empack postponed to June 2021

PACKAGING Innovations & Empack Birmingham has been postponed to June 2021, organiser Easyfairs has confirmed. The event was due to take place on March 3...

Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ financial performance in second half of 2020

MACFARLANE Group has announced that group sales revenue and pre-tax profits for the 2nd half of the year to date is ahead of the same...

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...

Contract packers rise to online shopping demands as new restrictions take hold

THE BCMPA has revealed that its members are responding to the latest Covid-19 restrictions after experiencing "significant growth" in their packaging, warehouse and logistics...

Surgeons renew call for end of fireworks being packaged as ‘toys’

A group of plastic and reconstructive surgeons have renewed their calls for graphic warning labels, similar to those found on cigarette boxes, to be...

VPK agrees deal for acquisition of Encase

VPK Group has reached an agreement with COPI Holding to buy Encase, a manufacturer and designer of corrugated cardboard packaging. Encase operates two integrated corrugated...

Bacardi vows to launch 100% biodegradable spirits bottle

BACARDI has announced plans to put the 'world’s most sustainable spirits bottle' on shelves by 2023. The drinks giant said the 100% biodegradable bottle will...

Budweiser Brewing Group eliminates plastic rings

BUDWEISER Brewing Group UK&I has announced that its portfolio of beers is now plastic-ring free. The firm said the move will eliminate 250 tonnes of...

McLaren focused on business continuity

MCLAREN Packaging has confirmed the company is focused on business continuity over the winter months following a challenging year. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a...

DS Smith sets out new sustainability goals

DS Smith has unveiled its new ten-year sustainability vision and strategy, Now and Next, which sets out the firm's commitments and goals. The business explained...