FSA launches information hub ahead of Natasha’s Law introduction

THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new resources to support food businesses preparing for upcoming changes to the labelling of pre-packed for direct...

Ball Corporation unveils plans for new facilities in the UK and Russia

BALL Corporation has announced plans to 'significantly' increase its manufacturing capacity with new facilities in the UK and Russia. The manufacturer of recyclable aluminium beverage...

Sealed Air unveils recyclable shrink packaging solution

SEALED Air has developed a recyclable shrink packaging solution to help food companies meet their environmental aspirations. The CRYOVAC standard presentation shrink bag and shrinkable...

‘Unmissable’ Interplas is back and bigger than ever

Interplas, the triennial event for the plastics industry, returns to the NEC Birmingham in September this year and is supported by a new event...

Inquiry launched into UK Government’s plastic waste measures

AN inquiry has been launched into how the UK Government intends to tackle plastic waste and whether its targets go far enough. It follows statistics...

New shaped pouches stand to attention

  KM Packaging has announced the addition of pre-made stand-up shaped pouches to its product range. The flexible packaging and lidding films supplier revealed it recently...

Co-op recycling scheme to turn packaging into construction materials

THE Co-op has launched what it says is Europe's most extensive in-store recycling scheme for plastic bags and product wrapping. It sees recycling units for...

Plastic off-cuts transformed into water purification items

BERRY Superfos has revealed plastic off-cuts from its packaging manufacturing which can’t be reused on site are being turned into useful items including components...

New resource aims to promote plastics industry to youngsters

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has produced a new video aimed at inspiring young people to consider careers in the industry. The video highlights the...

Coveris opens new lab to support R&D into sustainable solutions

COVERIS has opened a new film science lab at its Winsford films facility in Cheshire. The firm said the new hub will support the 'accelerated'...