YPS takes on extra space following ‘explosive’ growth
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has acquired an additional West Yorkshire distribution centre following 'explosive' growth in the past year.
The Heckmondwike site will see the...
L’Oréal to use recycled plastic pellets in packaging
L'ORÉAL has struck a deal with Veolia to have the French firm supply high-quality recycled plastic for its packaging.
The plastic will be obtained through...
PFF Group bolsters expansion plans with Sirap UK acquisition
FOOD packaging manufacturer PFF Group has completed the acquisition of Sedgefield-based Sirap UK.
Sirap UK is a £13 million turnover business that was part of...
New postcode-specific tool hopes to end confusion over packaging recycling
A new initiative has been launched to help guide people on how and where their packaging can be recycled in their local area.
Launched by software...
PPMA Group launches Grant Jamieson Engineering Scholarship
THE PPMA Group of Associations’ chairman David Barber has announced the launch of the Grant Jamieson Engineering Scholarship.
The move was confirmed at the recently...
Aluminium packaging recycling rates increase again
ALUMINIUM packaging recycling rates have again hit 'record' levels in the UK, according to Q3 data released by the Environment Agency.
Q3 2021 saw 39,974...
Study reveals impact of pandemic on consumer environmental concerns
A new study, conducted on behalf of Pro Carton – the European association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, has revealed how the pandemic has...
Antalis team participates in Movember to highlight men’s health issues
30 members of the Antalis conversion team participated in Movember this year to raise funds and awareness of men’s health issues.
To date the team...
Fashion brand to embrace compostable packaging solutions
TO mark World Soil Day, Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda announced its partnership with compostable and biodegradable packaging specialist TIPA.
The integration of bioplastic...
Consultation launched on precautionary ‘may contain’ food labels
THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation on the use of precautionary allergen information and labels often written as 'may contain' on...
