Coronavirus puts hold on Starbucks’ reusable cup scheme

STARBUCKS has put a temporary hold on the use of reusable cups in its stores, following the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. In a statement, the American...

Clearmark looks to brew up a storm at trade show

CLEARMARK has announced it is bringing its ICE Vulcan print and apply labeller to BeerX 2020 to show brewers how it can help make savings. The...

Speaker line-up confirmed for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2020

ORGANISERS of Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed the full speaker line-up for the event, which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam on March 25-26. The...

Digitally printed ‘eco’ gift cards launched

TRANSCEND Packaging and sustainable gift card brand Green Gift Cards, from Jellyfish Livewire, have teamed up with Iggesund and HP to launch a range...

Sustainable multi-pack solution aims to come out Top

SMURFIT Kappa has announced its TopClip solution will be utilised by beer brewer Royal Grolsch as a paper-based replacement for the plastic shrink wrap...

Carbon debate took centre stage at Packaging Innovations

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations 2020 have revealed that carbon was the main topic of conversation at the showcase event in Birmingham last week. Exhibitors displayed...

Just Eat to trial seaweed-lined takeaway box

JUST EAT and Notpla have partnered to launch what they say is the world’s first seaweed-lined box for the takeaway sector. The online food order...

SharpEnd announces capital injection from Guala Closures

SharpEnd, a London-based Agency of Things, has announced it has signed a strategic partnership with Guala Closures Group, a manufacturer of closures for spirits...

GPI invests €20m in Netherlands facility

GRAPHIC Packaging International has revealed an expansion of its Sneek manufacturing site in The Netherlands as part of a €20 million investment to meet...

KeCo retains BRC AA status

KeCo Foodservice Packaging Ltd has announced it has been awarded British Retail Consortium (BRC) ‘AA’ High Hygiene accreditation for the fourth consecutive year. Jamie Kearns,...