Awards finalists to be announced at online event

THE finalists in seven categories of this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe will be announced during a livestream event on Tuesday 15 June. The keynote...

20 firms behind half of world’s single-use plastic waste – report

JUST 20 companies are behind half of all single-use plastics thrown away worldwide, according to a new report. Published by Minderoo Foundation, the plastic waste...

Berry specialist opts for sustainable label solution

BERRY Gardens, a co-operative of berry growers, has worked with Coveris and supplier UPM Raflatac to deliver an 'environmentally superior material' and recycling strategy...

Famous brewery benefits from new pallet wrapping solution

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has announced the business has installed a turntable pallet wrapping machine at the famous Black Sheep Brewery in Masham. The brewery...

Dimaco to highlight range of label identification systems at Foodex 2021

DIMACO - part of the Jenton Group - is to highlight its range of Veri-PACK label verification equipment at Foodex 2021. The systems checks correct...

Heinz-Glas invests in new glass melting furnace

HEINZ-GLAS Group has said that it is able to react 'extremely flexibly' to a wide variety of market and customer requirements thanks to its...

Study finds pandemic causing consumers to avoid unpackaged produce

THE Covid-19 pandemic is making consumers less likely to purchase unpackaged produce, according to new research from Divert. A survey of 250 shoppers from the waste...

Edrington unveils redesign of Naked Malt packaging

EDRINGTON, the premium spirits company, has announced it is to re-present its Naked brand with a new identity. It comes following the launch of Naked...

Waitrose redesigns sharing platters in anticipation of more social gatherings

WAITROSE has announced a significant reduction in the packaging of its food sharing platters. It comes as the supermarket anticipates an increase in office working...

Jacobite Spirits launches new rum in ‘revolutionary’ bottle

JACOBITE Spirits has launched its new spiced rum in what it says is a 'revolutionary' premium bottle. The Glasgow-based distillery teamed up with O-I for...