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Pallet business aims to ‘alter perceptions’ of plastic

PLASTIC pallet specialist Goplasticpallets.com has added an educational Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) section to its website, detailing information about its sustainable processes and policies. The...

Paperboard specialist helps iconic chocolate manufacturer secure PEFC certification

BELGIAN chocolate maker Guylian has turned to Metsä Board for help in defining the steps required to be able to display PEFC forest management...

Xampla makes senior communications appointment

XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Katrina Curl as head of marketing and communications to develop the company’s partnerships...

Green solutions earn Berry double award triumph

BERRY Bramlage has won two German Packaging Awards in the sustainability category for two new packaging solutions. The Lip Care stick and Magic Star Light...

Millennials opting for wine in cans

MORE than half of millennials and Gen-Zers in Britain now drink wine served in cans, according to a new survey. Some 52% of people aged...

Side-sealing flow wrapper launched for cheese packaging operations

ULMA Packaging has developed a new side-sealing version of the company’s original ARTIC side seal flow wrapper, designed to help cheese suppliers provide sustainable...

Design students address packing challenges associated with changing retail landscape

ANTALIS, together with Brief Cases, has announced the winners of the ‘Smart Luxury Packaging – Cosmetics Brief’ competition in collaboration with Norwich University of...

Corrugated manufacturer presses ahead with expansion plans

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has revealed that a period of growth has resulted in the firm expanding its factory and investing in equipment...

DS Smith confirms robot investment at UK paper mill

DS Smith has announced an investment in ten Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to perform a number of tasks at its Kemsley Paper Mill in...

New website promotes job opportunities in the plastics sector

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has unveiled a new website designed to promote job opportunities in the plastics industry. PolymerJobs.co.uk lists available jobs including toolmakers,...