BCMPA commits to seven shows in seven months
THE BCMPA (Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics) has announced plans to exhibit at seven separate trade shows in seven months to...
Tobacco-style marketing restrictions could be ‘catastrophic’ for brands
THE marketing restrictions faced by the tobacco industry could lead to a $521 billion loss to businesses if extended to other sectors, a new...
Aluminium packaging specialist sets out new sustainability goals
BALL Corporation has announced new sustainability goals. The firm said the move is focused on 'enhancing product stewardship and social impact' to create value...
Calls made for cigarette-style warnings on alcohol labels
A worldwide study has found that cigarette-style warnings on alcohol labels could lead to people changing their drinking habits.
Led by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)...
ULMA strengthens medical and pharma packaging options
ULMA Packaging UK has announced it has expanded its range of packaging solutions for the medical and pharmaceutical industry.
The firm revealed it has created...
Smurfit Kappa launches UK e-commerce packaging lab
SMURFIT Kappa has opened an International Safe Transfer Association (ISTA) certified lab at its new e-commerce facility in Northampton.
The firm said the move brings...
Largest PRSE to date set for Amsterdam in November
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed the event is moving to a larger hall this year to accommodate demand for a...
New combination systems tipped to reduce cleaning downtime
METTLER-Toledo has announced the launch of a new series of washdown-resistant combination product inspection systems, integrating checkweighing and metal detection technologies.
The CM33 Washdown and...
New packaging badge launched to aid sufferers of rare condition
CALLS have been made for food brands to start paying attention to dietary conditions when labelling products.
It comes after Freedom Confectionary announced that they...
Sony creates its own sustainable packaging
SONY, the technology company behind the PlayStation, has developed its own environmentally friendly packaging.
Dubbed Original Blended Material, the material is made from bamboo, sugar cane...
