New UK-wide bill to regulate vape packaging
A UK-wide tobacco and vapes bill has been agreed to be taken forward by all governments in Britain.
The bill includes new powers to regulate...
AM Labels launches new automatic bottle applicator
AM Labels has added to its portfolio with the new LabelPack COMPACT WA automatic bottle label applicator.
The system has been designed to apply labels...
Smurfit Kappa achieves four of its top sustainability targets
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has achieved four of its mid-term Better Planet 2050 sustainability targets.
According to the company's 17th Sustainable Development Report, Smurfit...
Hop to it: bespoke packing line supports firm’s growth plans
A hop-growing co-operative is reportedly enjoying increased export sales after investing in a bespoke packing line.
As well as selling products overseas, English Hops has...
Proposals could see method of production labelling on certain food products
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on plans for new food labelling that would look to ensure greater transparency around the origin of food...
Ishida unveils high-speed X-Ray solution for flow wrapped packs
ISHIDA has revealed that the challenge of carrying out 'comprehensive' foreign body and quality checks on small lightweight flow wrapped confectionery and bakery packs...
Heriot-Watt University creates lateral flow tests using waste plastics
ACADEMICS at Heriot-Watt University have used discarded chewing gum and other waste plastics to produce prototype lateral flow tests.
The aim is to cut medical...
Aldi launches flat recycled PET wine bottles
ALDI has launched what it says is the UK's first supermarket own-brand flat recycled PET wine bottles.
The retailer's Chapter & Verse Shiraz and Chapter...
Glass packaging firm strengthens business development team
GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has announced Lindsay Martin as the latest addition to its business development team.
Lindsay initially worked in the hospitality sector where...
LineView Solutions unlocks £5.4m in capacity increase for Britvic
LineView Solutions, a provider of manufacturing optimisation solutions, has revealed it has unlocked £5.4 million in capacity increase at Britvic’s factory in Rugby, UK...
