Cartons given new lease of life at Thai school’s ‘eco-canteen’
ASEPTIC packaging provider SIG is showcasing how companies and communities can work together to turn waste into value with a new ‘eco-canteen’ built almost...
Tobacco products could be set for pack inserts encouraging smokers to quit
THE UK Government is seeking views on adding pack inserts into tobacco products which would encourage more smokers to quit.
Placed inside the packaging of...
Huhtamaki acquires majority stake in Irish paper cup specialist
HUHTAMAKI has announced it has acquired 70%Â of Irish paper cup manufacturer CupPrint for 22 million Euros.
The deal, Huhtamaki said, would give the firm access...
Xampla adds to senior team with double appointment
XAMPLA, which creates natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Sabina Burmester as head of engineering and Scott Thompson as head of R&D.
The moves...
Ball Corporation unveils plans for new facilities in the UK and Russia
BALL Corporation has announced plans to 'significantly' increase its manufacturing capacity with new facilities in the UK and Russia.
The manufacturer of recyclable aluminium beverage...
Krones puts faith in apprentice programme
Krones has expanded its apprentice programme with the announcement that three more recruits are planned to join the company this year.
Managing director Andrew Wilson...
Automated Packaging Systems expands team to meet AirPouch demand
AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced an expansion of its team to help meet demand for its AirPouch protective packaging range.
The new team comprises specialists including...
DS Smith unveils new shelf-ready design for DD Wrap product
DS Smith has innovated its DD Wrap product to feature a sustainable shelf-ready packaging design to meet circular economy requirements.
The DD Wrap packaging option...
X-ray systems become part of the family for poultry processor
SMITHFIELD Murray has installed two Ishida IX-G2 X-ray poultry solutions to detect and remove bone and cartilage from its products.
A supplier of prepared fresh...
New exhibition celebrates environmentally friendly carton packs
THE Museum of Brands in Notting Hill is hosting a new exhibition that celebrates environmentally friendly carton-based packaging.
Run in partnership with Pro Carton, the...
