DS Smith names new managing directors for European recycling and paper divisions

DS Smith has appointed Michael Orye as the new MD of its recycling division in Europe, and Rogier Gerritsen as MD of its European...

Glasgow Caledonian University launches ‘cup library’

GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) is trialling a 'cup library' in a bid to reduce the number of single-use cups used on its campus. Launched in partnership...

Foil tray manufacturer appoints new MD

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has appointed James Knight to the newly created role of managing director. He takes on responsibility for the...

New calorie labelling system ‘easier to understand’ than traffic lights

RESEARCH has indicated that labelling showing the amount of physical activity required to burn off calories contained within the product would be 'easier to...

PPMA Total Show delivers once again for visitors and exhibitors

THE 2022 PPMA Total Show has been hailed a 'resounding success' after more than 350 exhibitors displayed their latest products and innovations at the NEC...

Major brands on board with Tesco’s toothpaste packaging trial

TESCO has launched a trial to remove the 'unnecessary' cardboard box packaging used for some toothpastes. The supermarket scrapped the boxes for its own-brand toothpaste...

KM Packaging retains AA grade in latest BRCGS Audit

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has announced the firm has been awarded an AA grade in its BRCGS Audit for the...

Berlin Packaging confirms new EMEA spirits division

BERLIN Packaging has chosen Luxe Pack Monaco to announce the creation of its new EMEA division, Berlin Packaging Spirits, which has been developed to...

Xeikon appoints new head of sales for IDERA

XEIKON has appointed Jens Henrik Osmundsen to the newly created role of head of corrugated sales for the EMEA region. The aim of the role...

Quality Street to move to paper wrappers in ‘major’ packaging innovation

NESTLÉ has announced what it says is 'industry-leading' packaging innovations for its Quality Street and KitKat brands. It will see Quality Street move to recyclable...