90% renewable paperboard pressed tray solution launched for fresh food sector

STORA Enso has introduced a recyclable and peelable board material for vacuum packaged fresh food. The manufacturer said Trayforma BarrPeel supports sustainability ambitions by reducing...

Fish brand unveils new look packaging

FISH Said Fred has unveiled new packaging across its 17-strong range of chilled fish products. The company said the new design features a 'stripped back'...

Container specialist earns King’s Award for innovation

PHARMACEUTICAL container specialist Tower Cold Chain is celebrating after being honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The accolade follows the...

Capri-Sun QR codes to give families day out this summer

FIVE million Capri-Sun packs are to feature QR codes that can be used to secure a voucher for 'buy one get one free' entry...

Inverclyde Council raises concerns over single-use vapes

THE leader of Inverclyde Council has raised concerns over the prevalence of disposable vapes. Councillor Stephen McCabe expressed his worries about the impact the single-use...

Waitrose to remove wine packaging element originally used to deter moths

WAITROSE is to trial the removal of plastic and foil sleeves around the neck of a selection of its wine bottles. Describing it as a...

Tesco to change yoghurt packaging to prevent ‘unnecessary’ waste

TESCO is to switch from 'use by' to 'best before' dates on more than 30 yoghurt lines in a move it says is to...

Heriot-Watt unveils energy-efficient alternative to incinerating face masks

HERIOT-WATT University has developed an alternative to the 'expensive' process of incinerating disposable face masks. Researchers from the Edinburgh learning institute have unveiled a process...

University fast-tracks development of deodorant packaging innovation

LANCASTER University has fast-tracked the development of an award-winning eco-friendly deodorant innovation. Laura Meehan, founder of Let's Rethink This, is behind the design of the 100%...

Contact targets flexibles and labels markets with Esko investment

FLEXOGRAPHIC plates manufacturer Contact Originators has invested in a third Esko CDI Crystal XPS imager and exposure solution. The firm explained the move is designed...