Warning over EPR’s impact on temperature-controlled packaging

HYDROPAC has said that businesses using temperature-controlled packaging may need to rethink long-established packaging choices. The warning comes as the UK's extended producer responsibility (EPR)...

Polyformes becomes first in UK to be appointed as Zotefoams approved fabricator

BEDFORDSHIRE-based specialist packaging producer, Polyformes, has become the first business in the UK to be appointed as an approved fabricator by Zotefoams. The appointment, as...

Monster Energy unveils collectible Oscar Piastri cans

COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has launched limited-edition Monster Energy cans featuring Formula 1 talent, Oscar Piastri. Heralding Oscar as one of F1's brightest young talents,...

Compass Group to expand use of Cauli’s reusable packaging system

COMPASS Group UK & Ireland is to expand its use of Cauli's technology-enabled reusable food and drink packaging system. The company provides contract catering, hospitality,...

Automate UK appoints new chief executive officer

AUTOMATE UK has announced the appointment of Dan Thombs as its news chief executive officer, succeeding Peter Williamson who has taken on the role...

Smurfit Westrock Tannochside hails Aquaculture UK 2026 a success

SMURFIT Westrock Tannochside showcased its range of sustainable fish packaging solutions at Aquaculture UK 2026. Aquaculture UK brings together businesses dedicated to driving innovation and...

Currency volatility sees UK food and drink profits slashed

CURRENCY volatility is 'hitting profits hard' in the food and drink (F&D) sector, a new report by Lumon Corporate has warned. According to The FX...

Entries open for for Automate UK Awards 2026

ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Automate UK Awards, the annual event celebrating excellence in automation, robotics, and industrial vision. Comedian Frank Skinner and...
TV chef Theo Michaels

TV chef fronts Canned Food UK’s latest campaign

TV chef Theo Michaels is fronting Canned Food UK’s latest campaign to bring high-protein canned ingredients into focus through a series of simple recipes. Theo...
Andreas Birmoser

Pro Carton appoints new president

PRO Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Andreas Birmoser as its new president. The executive VP, cartonboard at Stora Enso,...