PepsiCo looks to boost packaging at Quavers factory

A new compact packaging machine is to be installed at PepsiCo's Lincoln factory, as part of a £24 million investment in the facility. The firm...

Celebration to show off new rPET foodservice packs

CELEBRATION Packaging is set to launch a new range of recyclable packaging products made from recycled PET plastic. The firm will be unveiling the products...

Manufacturing industry gets set for quartet of events

REGISTRATION is open for four major industry events, scheduled to take place at the NEC Birmingham later this month. PPMA and Rapid News Group have...

Pallet specialist to provide supply chain insights at digital conference

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM (GPP) has announced that the firm's UK key account sales manager, Steve Penney, will be hosting a 30-minute seminar at the Handling Storage...

Council advises businesses ahead of nation-wide labelling changes

SHETLAND Islands Council has reminded local food businesses to prepare for the introduction of new nation-wide labelling legislation. From October 1, businesses in Scotland will...

New Fife recycling plant promised to bring up to 60 jobs

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE-based Yes Recycling is set to open its new 'state-of-the-art' facility in Glenrothes in October. Fife Council said that the opening will see the creation...

Harrods in ‘long overdue’ update of ‘iconic’ carrier bags

HARRODS is to replace its 'iconic' green plastic carrier bags with a paper variation in what it says is a 'long overdue' update. The department...

Macpac steps up sustainability focus

PACKAGING manufacturer Macpac has announced the launch of a campaign delivering a personal and key sustainability message to customers. The customised newsletters will explore the...

New e-commerce box offers ‘enhanced’ security

CORRUGATED packaging specialist Weedon PSC has developed a new 'easy-assemble' box for online retailers which the firm said provides greater security for purchases. Nicknamed ‘Dave’,...

‘Game-changing’ thermoforming solution launched for food processors

SEALED Air has announced it has created a new thermoforming packaging solution said to defy the traditionally thick and heavy properties of THF materials. Designed...