DS Smith outlines plan to plant a tree for every employee

DS Smith has announced it has funded the planting of 29,000 trees – one for each employee – in celebration of the UN-backed International...

Pusterla Pollards appoints new commercial director

LUXURY packaging specialist Pusterla Pollards has announced the appointment of Graeme Riddell as the firm's new commercial director. He takes up the role after four...

Highland Spring launches 5L fridge pack

HIGHLAND Spring has announced the launch of a new five litre fridge pack, following the success of its ten litre hydration pack which launched...

Sustainable gin pouches launched ahead of Mother’s Day

DARNLEY'S Gin has announced the launch of its sustainable gin pouches in time for Mother’s Day. Described as an 'eye-catching, unique present that gin-lovers can...

Call made for ‘potentially misleading’ packaging terms to have legislated definitions

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called on the introduction of legislated definitions for 'potentially misleading' terms like 'recyclable' and 'carbon neutral'. It said...

Domino reveals ‘record’ growth in high speed variable data printing on labels

DOMINO Digital Printing Solutions has revealed it has seen 'substantial' investment by label converters into adding variable data printing of tracking codes onto labels...

Seasonal jar designs are a clear winner this Easter

BERRY PET Power has revealed its range of standard confectionery jars now includes two Easter-themed versions. The 300ml jars are available in egg and bunny...

New technology aids traceability of fruit and vegetables

MACSA ID UK has announced that its new INTEGRA Traceability software ensures traceability of fruit and vegetable products 'from field to fork'. The technology offers...

Xbox console and accessory packaging to be 100% recyclable by 2030

MICROSOFT has announced it is to design all Xbox packaging, products and accessories to be 100% recyclable by 2030. It came as part of the...

Machinery specialist wants ‘paradigm shift’ to help food manufacturers meet sustainability demands

ULMA Packaging UK is calling for a 'paradigm shift' around food packaging machinery to meet an expected 'boom' in demand for sustainable packaging. The move...