Plastic Packaging Tax ‘complexity’ risks accidental law-breaking
THE logistics and cost of obtaining information on packaging material could see firms opt to pay the recently introduced plastic packaging tax (PPT) without...
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree merger deal in ‘defining moment’ for packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa and WestRock have announced a merger agreement to create a 'global leader' in sustainable packaging.
Smurfit WestRock has been tipped to enhance the...
Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
Spirit of adventure: ‘stunning’ labels boost start-up business
THE Label Makers has revealed details of a project it embarked on with start-up spirits business, the Adventurers Drinks Company, which recently launched its...
Majority of BPF members “clearly reject” no-deal Brexit
A flash poll conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) found that most members would be in favour of revoking article 50 to avoid...
‘Market-changing’ solution earns Parkside top award
PARKSIDE has won a Worldstar Packaging Award after teaming up with Northcoast Seafoods to create a reclosable pack for frozen foods.
The firm triumphed won the...
UK manufacturing can climb even higher with automation
By Tom Bouchier, managing director, FANUC UK
Data just released by Make UK reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France to claim eighth place in...
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...
Labelling now required on food pre-packed for direct sale
FOOD pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) on site is now required to feature ingredient and allergen labelling under new legislation.
Items such as sandwiches packaged...
When the going gets Tuf
When you think of shrink wrapping you’re more likely to think of various types of food and clothing packaging than scaffolding and machine parts ...
