Sainsbury’s to remove plastic lids from own-brand dip pots
SAINSBURY'S has announced that it is to remove single-use lids from its own-brand dip pots in 2023.
Since 2019, the supermarket has removed single-use plastic...
Robotics investment pays off for contract manufacturer
A packaging solution with robotics integrated control has helped Dutch contract manufacturer Vetipak respond to the challenge of automating the packaging process for confectionery...
X-ray systems become part of the family for poultry processor
SMITHFIELD Murray has installed two Ishida IX-G2 X-ray poultry solutions to detect and remove bone and cartilage from its products.
A supplier of prepared fresh...
Vegware confirms appointment of new MD
EDINBURGH-based packaging company Vegware has confirmed the appointment of Helen Mathieson as its new managing director.
She succeeds the company's founder Joe Frankel, who is...
Partnership helps keep can producer’s environmental ambitions on track
BALL Beverage Packaging EMEA has revealed that a partnership with Woodland Group has enabled Ball to benefit from an 82% reduction of emissions for...
Entries now open for Med-Tech Innovation Awards 2023
NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the Med-Tech Innovation Awards 2023, which celebrate the achievements of the medical device engineering sector.
Submissions are open across...
Morrisons to scrap date labels on fruit and vegetable packaging
MORRISONS has announced it is scrapping date labels and removing 'display until' messaging on almost 200 of its fresh fruit, vegetable, and salad items.
The...
Compostable films specialist expands production capacity
FUTAMURA, a supplier of cellulose films, casings and non-wovens, has announced it is making a 'significant' investment in a new production line at its...
Spirit of adventure: ‘stunning’ labels boost start-up business
THE Label Makers has revealed details of a project it embarked on with start-up spirits business, the Adventurers Drinks Company, which recently launched its...
Cartonboard can be a ‘lynchpin’ in packaging circular economy
By Winfried Muehling, general manager of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers
CARTONBOARD is leading the drive towards a truly circular...
