In February 2020, Marian Baker officially opened BakPac with a ceremonial ribbon cutting

Tributes paid to Baker Labels co-founder

TRIBUTES have been paid to Marian Baker, co-founder of Baker Labels, who has passed away at the age of 89. Together with her husband Roy,...
Jude Allan, OPRL

Jude Allan appointed OPRL MD on a permanent basis

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced that interim MD Jude Allan will be continuing in the role on a permanent basis. She succeeds Professor Margaret...
Francis Sullivan

Global certification programme launches to boost glass sustainability standards

SOME of the world’s largest glass developers, producers and packaging companies have teamed up for the launch of Responsible Glass — a global certification...
Sverre Stenbom (Left), Darren Chandler (Right), and RobotGrader Team (Back)

Ishida completes acquisition of RobotGrader AB

ISHIDA has announced the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation specialist, RobotGrader AB. The move marks a strategic expansion of Ishida’s automation capabilities, enabling protein processors...
Prism and Brand Angels partnership

Prism eLogistics and Brand Angels team up to offer integrated solution

PRISM eLogistics has announced a partnership with Brand Angels to offer clients an integrated fulfilment and merchandise sourcing for FMCG, D2C and B2B brands. The...
Semi automatic bucket line

Autopack unveils semi-automatic bucket line solution

AUTOPACK has announced the launch of a semi-automatic bucket line intended to drive efficiency for customers in food, household, pet food, chemical, pharmaceutical and...
Pusterla Lancome Caleco box fitment removed

Thermoformed cellulose solution proves great fit for presentation boxes

PACKAGING supplier Pusterla 1880 has announced it is extending its choice of sustainable alternatives for the internal fitments in its presentation boxes with the...
Image credit: Sean Aidan Calderbank / Shutterstock

Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves' autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic...
IPL teams up with Glasgow School of Art on whisky packaging challenge

IPL teams up with Glasgow School of Art on whisky packaging challenge

IPL Packaging has launched a project in partnership with the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), engaging third-year product design engineering students in a challenge...
Xampla's Morro Coatings products

DIC Group and Xampla introduce PFAS-free Morro Coatings to Asia

UK materials innovator Xampla has announced it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro Coatings to Japan...