Automation investment is child’s play for toy retailer

SMYTHS Toys has implemented Sparck Technologies’ right-size auto-boxing systems to boost throughput for its e-commerce business. The retailer has installed three Sparck CVP machines at...

Susana Alejandro to become chairman of Saica Group

SUSANA Alejandro will succeed Ramón Alejandro as chairman of the Saica Group from the start of July. Susana, the current director of strategy and corporate...

Low-carbon aluminium product launches for wine and spirits brands

AMCOR Capsules and Aludium have teamed up on a project to produce a low-carbon aluminium product for use in screw caps. The new technology is...

Costa unveils ‘dopamine design’ and QR codes on ready-to-drink range

COSTA Coffee is set to launch its first ever on-pack promotion across its ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee latte range. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, parent company of...

Reverse vending machines installed at Merlin Entertainments attractions

REVERSE vending machines have been installed across Merlin Entertainments' UK attractions as part of a collaboration with Coca-Cola. Those recycling empty 500ml plastic bottles in...

Collaboration results in ‘never-before-seen’ packaging lifecycle data for UK retailers

RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag and waste management company Biffa have teamed up with retailers Ocado Retail, Co-op, and Aldi to provide them with 'never-before-seen'...

‘Luxurious’ packs combine aesthetic appeal and practicality for lingerie brand

BellaGiada has revealed how it created a 'luxurious' packaging experience for new lingerie brand, Scarlett Gasque. The packaging is capable of accommodating multiple clothing items...

Cosmetics brand opts for recyclable EnviroStick pack solution

ECO-friendly cosmetics brand Respectueuse has turned to Sonoco’s fully recyclable rigid paper EnviroStick packaging. The company was drawn to the recycled cardboard composition of the...

Saica celebrates hat-trick of print awards

SAICA Group celebrated a hat-trick of award wins at the recent Print Awards in Liverpool, held by the UK Flexographic Industry Association (FIA UK). The...

Major names confirmed to speak at Interplas 2023

ORGANISERS of Interplas 2023 have unveiled the official programme schedule for the exhibition and conference, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from September...