Thermoformed packaging firm triples export business in past five years

MACPAC, a UK manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products, has announced it has tripled its export business over the past five years. Following the addition of...

Antalis signs binding agreement to acquire Pakella

ANTALIS has announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pakella, a specialist in the distribution and manufacturing of industrial and food packaging...

Xampla secures funding boost to advance production of plant-based materials

XAMPLA has completed a funding round raising $7 million, which will be used to advance production of the UK company’s biodegradable, plant-based materials as...

Funding boost for Edinburgh’s expanded polystyrene recycling plans

THE City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) at household recycling centres. The £70 million Recycling...

Craft peanut butter brand makes the switch to bespoke glass jars

A UK peanut butter brand has switched to a bespoke glass jar designed and manufactured by Beatson Clark. Described as ‘the Champagne of peanut butters’,...

Celebration launches rPET tamper-evident range of food packaging

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of a new range of tamper-evident food packaging made from a minimum of 30% recycled PET. The range, introduced...

ABG strengthens senior team with new director of service

PRINT finishing equipment manufacturer A B Graphic International (ABG) has appointed Peter Redmond as director of service. He will be based in ABG's Bridlington site...

Selig Group announces senior appointment to EMEIA team

PACKAGING solutions provider Selig Group has announced that Shaz Rashid has assumed the role of VP and general manager, EMEIA. The group's executive VP and...

Home compostability certification for Metsä Board paperboards

Metsä Board has announced that is has achieved home compostability certification for all its white kraftliners and folding boxboards (excluding PE-coated grades). The certification was...

Biffa launches nationwide recycling service for takeaway cups

BIFFA has launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups. More than 62 million single-use tea, coffee and cold drinks cups...