Seven new categories confirmed for Plastics Industry Awards

SEVEN new categories have been added to this year's Plastics Industry Awards. Entries are now to companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic...

Tesco plucks plastic trays from whole chicken packaging

TESCO has announced that from next year it will stop using plastic trays to pack its fresh, whole chickens. The supermarket will remove the tray...

Smart technology to be key focus of PPMA Show 2024

ORGANISERS of the 2024 PPMA Show have revealed that this year's event will focus on encouraging a far greater adoption of smart technology by...

Rainbow packaging tape helps raise funds for NHS heroes

PACKAGING specialist Southgate has supported the nation's NHS heroes after running a campaign with customers to provide an alternative ‘rainbow’ packaging tape, donating a...
Baker Boys with new HP machine

Bakers confirms drupa double investment

BAKERS has announced it completed two major deals at drupa that will expand both its BakPac flexible packaging and labels divisions. The deals combined represent...

New multi-pack solution helps brands get to grips with sustainable demands

VPK Group has launched a corrugated alternative to shrink wrap for the multi-packing of a wide range of bottles called ECOGRIP. The product has been designed...
The Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection from Glenglassaugh

Hunter Luxury creates ‘unique’ wooden pack for Glenglassaugh Distillery

HUNTER Luxury has teamed up with Brown Forman and Glenglassaugh Distillery to create a wooden pack for the launch of a highly limited line...

Hexagonal tube provides sweet solution for chocolate manufacturer

BELL Packaging has released details of its role in providing new packs for bespoke chocolate manufacturer Coco Chocolatiers. Coco recently unveiled a new range of chocolate drops...
La Rosée deodorant

Refill innovation provides natural solution for cosmetics brand

FRENCH natural cosmetics company La Rosée has teamed up with Berry Global to co-develop a refillable stick for its best-selling deodorant. After two years of...

The Magical Mushroom Company announces large-scale production of its plastic-free packaging

THE Magical Mushroom Company (MMC) has announced the launch of large-scale production of its mushroom-derived biodegradable packaging. The Surrey-based firm said that the plastic-free alternative...