Xaar ‘enhances’ fluid development and optimisation process
XAAR has announced an enhancement of its fluid development and optimisation process to help manufacturers and OEMs fast-track inkjet system development, reduce costs, and...
Cartonboard specialist reports record UK advent calendar production
CARTONBOARD specialist MM Packaging Deeside has produced over 15 million confectionery advent calendar packs for brands and retailers ahead of this year's festive season.
The firm...
Updated edition of connected packaging book launches
APPETITE Creative has announced the release of the updated edition of Connected Packaging: The Game-Changing Marketing Tool.
Authored by the creative technology studio's MD, Jenny...
Evolving tradition: preserving colour for six generations
By Mark Cropper, chairman of James Cropper
FOR as long as humans have existed, we’ve been using colour to express ourselves.
Social interactions have evolved, whole...
Smurfit Westrock reports rise in net sales for Q3
SMURFIT Westrock has announced its financial results for Q3 2025, which revealed a rise in net sales from $7,671 million to $8,003 million compared...
New Valpak service aims to help businesses prepare for PPWR
COMPLIANCE scheme Valpak by Reconomy has announced the launch of a tailored service to prepare businesses for the EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste...
Hunter Luxury partners with Next on beauty advent calendars
HUNTER Luxury has partnered with Next to create two limited-edition advent calendars for the festive season.
After collaborating with Next on its 2024 beauty calendars,...
Fibre-based packaging supports brewery’s e-commerce expansion
DS Smith has teamed up with the Privatbrauerei Hirt brewery in Austria to support the launch of a new e-commerce outlet.
Beverages including award-winning beers,...
Sidel unveils square bottle design for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing
SIDEL has launched Nitro Square, a new square bottle design for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing.
The bottle's structure is said to balance rigid...
Registration opens for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
REGISTRATION is now open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, which returns to the NEC Birmingham from February 11-12, 2026.
More than 7,400 visitors are...



















