Paramount names new operations boss

Darren Bull has been appointed operations manager at Paramount Packaging Systems. The firm, which is the exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal...

Garçon Wines’ commercial director scoops two awards

THE commercial director of Garçon Wines has been recognised with two prestigious packaging industry accolades. Amelia Dales was awarded the rising star award at the...

Survey finds Europeans are more committed to sustainable lifestyles than Brits

TWO in three European consumers (63%) are intent on creating a more sustainable lifestyle, data from a new study conducted on behalf of Pro...

Study finds certain labelling can boost pork sales

MORE than a third of consumers are willing to pay a 'significant' price premium for fresh pork labelled as 'animal-friendly', new research has found. The...

New Monster Energy can pays homage to popular 2002 drink

A zero sugar version of the original flavour of Monster Energy is set to launch in a can that pays homage to the 'iconic'...

Newman Labelling appoints new European sales boss

DAVID Wills has been appointed European sales manager at Newman Labelling Systems. The supplier of specialist pharmaceutical labelling systems said Willis will have responsibility for territories in...

Mondi kraft papers portfolio for packaging certified as compostable

MONDI has announced that its entire portfolio of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable. The certification is said to...

Berlin Packaging completes latest acquisition

BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Alpack Limited, a family-owned food packaging supplier based in Dublin. Founded in 1988 by Tony Lord, Alpack is...

Packaging Innovations and Empack success celebrates ‘reignited’ industry

THE packaging industry has 'cause to celebrate' following another successful edition of the Packaging Innovations and Empack exhibition. Held on February 21-22 at the NEC...

Spirits are high in Kirkcaldy thanks to new bottling line

A new spirits facility that allows bottling and packaging from small volumes in single casks to 30,000 litre tankers has been established by QAS...