Dispersion coated barrier board solution for Maltesers boxes

MARS Wrigley UK has removed the black PE liner from its Maltesers boxes. The move forms part of the firm's journey towards 100% reusable, recyclable...

Emmi unveils new packaging strategy

SWISS dairy product producer Emmi has announced its commitment to a circular economy through the use of entirely recyclable packaging by 2027. The company, which...

Latest pharma packs and devices pave the way for a healthy future

BERRY Healthcare has revealed that new pharmaceutical packaging and devices are supporting the trend towards eHealth. eHealth is described by Berry as seeking to promote...

Pro Carton Awards set for online E-vent in September

ORGANISERS of the Pro Carton Awards have revealed this year's event will take place online for the second successive year due to continued pandemic-related...

New prepacked food labelling legislation to take effect from 1 October

From 1 October 2021 the way in which businesses label food and drink prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) will change.

Prosthetic limb socket made from recycled bottles to be showcased

AN academic who led the creation of a prosthetic limb socket made from recycled plastic water bottles is to present his work at Expo...

Customer support leads to Tesco fast-tracking recycling points

TESCO customers will now be able to return soft plastic packaging back to large stores for recycling. The national roll-out of the return scheme was...

Pharma packaging firm looks to set the standard with new certification

PHARMACEUTICAL packaging specialist Origin has announced its intention to grow its reputation within the healthcare sector after being awarded ISO 13485 certification. The firm explained the internationally...

DS Smith testing seaweed as potential wood alternative

DS Smith has revealed that it is 'exploring' how seaweed fibres can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products. It comes...

Samsung plans to eliminate plastic from packaging by 2025

SAMSUNG has announced plans to eliminate all plastics from its product packaging by 2025 as part of a new sustainability pledge. The South Korean electronics...