FPA backs minister’s comments on cup levy
The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has praised recent comments from environmental minister Therese Coffey regarding calls for a charge on paper cups in the...
Scottish corrugated packaging business confirms major investment plans
EAST Kilbride-based corrugated packaging specialist Boxshop, a member of the Logson Group, has announced it has embarked on a major investment programme to 'transform'...
Packaging stakeholders focus on anti-counterfeiting
WHICH technologies can packaging manufacturers use to effectively help their customers fight product piracy? Recent months have seen a succession of relevant events and...
UK Government to consult over plastic straw ban
THE UK Government has outlined plans to ban the sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a...
Tesco to no longer stock beer and cider packaged with ‘unnecessary’ plastic
TESCO has announced it is to stop ordering beer and ciders that are held together by soft plastic rings and shrink wrap from this...
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...
Report predicts growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology
A recent report on packaging holography has highlighted the growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology, the trade body behind the study has said.
The International Hologram...
Recyclable paper straw launched for drinks cartons
TRANSCEND Packaging has unveiled a fully-recyclable and biodegradable U-bend paper straw for drinks cartons.
Ribena will be the first UK juice drinks brand to introduce...
PPMA Show returns ‘bigger and better’ for 2023
When PPMA Show opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham from September 26-28, visitors will have the opportunity of networking face-to-face with over...
Smurfit Kappa reveals early success of sustainability goals
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has surpassed its 2020 CO2 emissions target three years ahead of schedule.
The firm's annual Sustainable Development Report showed a 26%...
