Packaging professionals reveal their hopes for the next 12 months
SCOTLAND’S packaging industry is craving a brighter 2021 following the unforeseen challenges of 2020.
The sector responded magnificently to the Covid-19 pandemic, with many companies...
Bakery supply chain equipment recoveries up 54% in second half of 2020
BAKERS Basco, a bakery equipment solution established by five plant bakers for transporting bread and morning goods, has reported a 54% increase in the...
Smurfit Kappa adds new options for online drinks market
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the introduction of a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the online beverage and liquids market.
The new portfolio includes...
Polystyrene recycling trial to resume in Aberdeenshire
A polystyrene recycling trial at three household recycling centres in Aberdeenshire is to resume later this month, the area's council has confirmed.
The initiative was...
Pallet supplier urges firms to review their shipping platform
GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM is urging businesses to consider their shipping platform of choice following what the firm described as a 'massive' timber pallet price hike.
The plastic...
Compostable packaging rides to the rescue for cycling wear specialist
CYCLING wear specialist Santini has chosen TIPA’s compostable packaging to wrap its technical cycling wear.
The company has consistently chosen fabric from suppliers in its local area, such as Sitip and Carvico, both based in Bergamo in...
New multi-pack solution helps brands get to grips with sustainable demands
VPK Group has launched a corrugated alternative to shrink wrap for the multi-packing of a wide range of bottles called ECOGRIP.
The product has been designed...
New study highlights how current trends have impacted consumer views on packaging
ESSENTRA Tapes has announced it will showcase the findings from its latest consumer survey at the ‘Packaging Insight’ webinar hosted by ThePackHub on 16th February.
From...
Research reveals French consumer support for compostable packaging
NEW research has revealed the backing of French consumers for compostable packaging as the circular economy law enters its final stage.
The European Commission is soon...
Interplas 2021 rescheduled to September
INTERPLAS, the trade event for the plastics industry, has been rescheduled to September 28-30 this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
Organiser Rapid News...
