Gap in the market sees Aspall Cyder launch in can format
ASPALL Cyder has unveiled a new 'super premium' cider in a 330ml can in a bid to grow its reach to new consumers and...
Antalis invests in new box testing equipment at Smart Packaging Centre
ANTALIS Packaging has added a burst test machine and two new corrugate-testing machines at its Leicestershire-based Smart Packaging Centre (SPC) to help customers further...
OPRL welcomes Defra ‘clarity’ on EPR labelling
OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging rules.
During an online business...
Polytag and DDRS Alliance to partner in digital DRS push
POLYTAG and DDRS Alliance have announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of digital DRS in the UK.
The two organisations have pledged...
Edinburgh Napier spinout launches biodegradable ‘forever chemicals’ alternative
AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout has discovered a method of using seaweed waste to produce a biodegradable alternative to chemical plastics.
The discovery was made...
James Cropper appoints chief technology officer in its TFP division
JAMES Cropper has appointed Dr David Hodgson as chief technology officer of its Technical Fibre Products Ltd (TFP) division.
TFP is a manufacturer of advanced...
Zeus completes acquisition of Weedon Group
GLOBAL packaging group Zeus has completed the acquisition of the Weedon Group, one of the UK's largest independent integrated corrugated manufacturers.
Weedon Group has revenues...
Registrations open for London Packaging Week
LONDON Packaging Week has opened for registrations, with organisers declaring that packaging now 'matters more than ever'.
The two-day event, which will take place on...
Molson Coors announces £100m investment in UK production network
MOLSON Coors Beverage Company has announced plans to invest more than £100 million in its UK brewery and beverage network over the next five...
New report highlights automation challenges and growth prospects
AUTOMATE UK has published a new report highlighting the key insights, challenges and opportunities for the automation sector in 2024.
The report provides an overview...
