Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...
X-ray inspection in high-speed canning applications: enhancing safety, quality and compliance
By Mike Pipe, head of global sales and product management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray
WITH thousands of cans rushing through production lines every hour, even the...
Scottish Water initiative marks milestone with 15 million plastic bottles saved
SCOTTISH Water has announced that its network of Top Up Taps has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 15 million plastic...
Carton manufacturer introduces four-day working week option for staff
CARTON manufacturer Falconer has announced the switch to a four-day working week for its team.
The firm explained that the new model allows team members...
Embossed bottles help new cider drink to stand out
GLASS packaging manufacturer Croxsons has supported Thatchers Cider with the launch of the firm's newest creation - Juicy Apple - by supplying bespoke 500ml...
ULMA launches new flow wrapper for high-speed MAP applications
MACHINERY manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK has announced the launch of the FM 400 horizontal flow wrap packaging machine.
The solution is said to be engineered...
Berry confirms development of ‘game-changing’ deodorant technology
BERRY Global has announced it has developed a patented technology for the manufacture of the roll-on balls used in the production of roll-on deodorant...
Stora Enso launches new folding boxboard for consumer packaging
STORA Enso is expanding its core packaging material offering with the launch of Performa Nova, described as a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) that combines...
Coffee pod recycling service marks major milestone
PODBACK, the coffee pod recycling service, has marked a major milestone after installing its 200th drop-off point at a local authority recycling centre (HWRC).
The...
Amcor launches ‘recycle-ready’ pouches for bulk foodservice products
AMCOR has announced the European launch of Liquiflex® AmPrima® pouches for bulk foodservice products.
The mono-material innovation offers brands flexible packaging that is designed to...
