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Inspection equipment specialist launches online training academy in the UK

INSPECTION equipment manufacturer Loma Systems has announced the official launch of its online training academy in the UK. As part of the LOMA Training Academy, the...

Highland school to trial reusable packaging in ‘first-of-its-kind’ move

KINGUSSIE High School is to trial serving food from its canteen in reusable lunch containers, in what the Highland Council said could potentially be...
PACE Mechanical Handling cobot

PACE adds AI-powered functionality to end-of-line packing solutions

PACE Mechanical Handling is set to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and free performance monitoring into the HMI on its robotic and automated end-of-line packing...
The Label Trail, Labelexpo Europe

Tech specialists team up to explore the future of label production

EIGHT companies are set to team up for The Label Trail, a guided experience during Labelexpo Europe 2025. Avery Dennison, CERM, CarbonQuota, Esko, Grafisk Maskinfabrik...
Milk packaging with invisible UV tags

Invisible UV tags herald new era of recycling transparency

OCADO Retail has reportedly become the first UK grocer to scale packaging traceability through a partnership with Polytag. The online grocery specialist will use UV...
Lightweight glass wine bottle

Glass packaging specialist unveils 300g lightweight wine bottle

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has unveiled a 300g lightweight glass wine bottle. As the wine industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, the firm...

Guala Closures reinforces commitment to Scotch whisky with opening of Gartcosh facility

GUALA Closures has officially opened its new production facility in Gartcosh in an investment it said exceeds €60 million (£52 million). The Italian-headquartered specialist in...
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Ardagh to produce ‘world first’ bottle for Jägermeister

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has announced that it will produce the 'world's first' emerald green bottles from its NextGen...
Croxsons collaborated with Thatchers Cider to launch their newest innovation, Juicy Apple, by supplying bespoke 500ml glass bottles, each embossed with Thatcher’s name on the shoulder

A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges

REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market. Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...
OPRL Recycle label

Research shows increase in positive consumer sentiment towards recycling

NEW research from OPRL has revealed that labelling remains the top driver for consumers looking to recycle packaging. The organisation's latest survey, which polled over...