New partnership to see Mars brands trial plant-based packaging

MARS Wrigley has announced a two year partnership with biodegradable materials manufacturer, Danimer Scientific. The collaboration will see the trial of Danimer Scientific's signature packaging,...

New baby food pouch hailed as showing ‘commitment to future generations’

PICCOLO has launched a 100% recyclable baby food pouch suitable for kerbside recycling, described as a 'UK first'. Previously, the pouches were made from both...

Diageo collaboration leads to creation of ‘most sustainable ever’ glass Scotch whisky bottle

DIAGEO has said that its collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc has led to the creation of the most sustainable glass Scotch whisky bottle ever. The...

Morrisons becomes first UK supermarket to remove plastic bags from stores

MORRISONS is to remove all plastic 'bags for life' from its stores in a UK supermarket first. The grocer said that the removal will be...

Lucozade Zero to be released in cans

LUCOZADE Zero has been launched in new 330ml cans following an increase in consumers seeking both low-sugar drinks and beverages in cans. The brand's parent...

Mobile pallet stability test lab launched in ‘UK first’

THE UK’s first mobile pallet stability test lab has been tipped to 'revolutionise' pallet wrapping by cutting costs, improving stability, reducing product damage in...

New recycled lidding film launched with over 30% PCR content

BERRY Gardens, a berry and stone fruit production and marketing group, has teamed up with Coveris to launch a new printed lidding film containing...

Corrugated manufacturer helps bring Easter cheer to day care centre

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer VPK helped ensure an Easter donation was delivered safely to a community day care centre. Visitors to Marlow House took delivery of...

Liquibox Orbiter receives upgraded filler design

THE Liquibox Orbiter has received an upgraded filler design which Liquibox said makes production easier, safer and more efficient. The American-headquartered firm detailed how the...

Macfarlane Group acquires Carters Packaging

MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of Carters Packaging (Cornwall) Limited. Macfarlane described Carters as the leading distributor of protective packaging in the south west...