Face-to-face business ‘reignited’ at London packaging show

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London said they are 'thrilled' with how the event turned out. The show treated visitors to a seminar line-up...

Old Norse legends inspire winner of young designer competition

A young British designer has been confirmed as the winner of the 2021 O-I : EXPRESSIONS Design Awards with an entry inspired by old...

Pitreavie announces raft of senior appointments

PITREAVIE Group has announced a raft of new appointments to its senior management team. Commercial director Mark Bruce, who was previously brands director for Finsbury...

Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ performance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group expects to exceed previous expectations for the full year, with sales revenue having grown by 25% in the year...

Plastics Recycling Show Europe attracts record attendance

ORGANISERS of the fifth Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) exhibition and conference have revealed that this year's expanded event attracted a new record attendance. More...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed again

THE introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been delayed for a second time. The scheme was due to come into operation...

Coveris completes £3m ‘transformation’ project at labels facility

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has confirmed completion of a two-year 'transformation' project at its Cramlington labels facility in Northumberland. The twin facility has had over £3...

Supermarkets launch designer tote bags to encourage reuse mindset

FASHION designer Anya Hindmarch has collaborated with Waitrose and Sainsbury's to launch a new reusable shopping bag. The project is defined by 'eco not ego'...

Scotland to ban ‘some of the most damaging’ single-use plastics

SCOTLAND is to ban 'some of the most environmentally damaging' single-use plastic items from 1 June 2022, the Scottish Government has announced. Legislation has been...

New research shows growth in canned alcoholic drinks market

NEW research has revealed the value of canned craft beer and wine has increased in the last 18 months. Speaking to industry trade body Can...