New Fife recycling plant promised to bring up to 60 jobs

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE-based Yes Recycling is set to open its new 'state-of-the-art' facility in Glenrothes in October. Fife Council said that the opening will see the creation...

Harrods in ‘long overdue’ update of ‘iconic’ carrier bags

HARRODS is to replace its 'iconic' green plastic carrier bags with a paper variation in what it says is a 'long overdue' update. The department...

Macpac steps up sustainability focus

PACKAGING manufacturer Macpac has announced the launch of a campaign delivering a personal and key sustainability message to customers. The customised newsletters will explore the...

New e-commerce box offers ‘enhanced’ security

CORRUGATED packaging specialist Weedon PSC has developed a new 'easy-assemble' box for online retailers which the firm said provides greater security for purchases. Nicknamed ‘Dave’,...

‘Game-changing’ thermoforming solution launched for food processors

SEALED Air has announced it has created a new thermoforming packaging solution said to defy the traditionally thick and heavy properties of THF materials. Designed...

New report tipped to strengthen holography anti-counterfeiting role

AN international trade body has welcomed a new report which it says 'paves the way' to ‘significant’ opportunity and growth for packaging holography technologies. It...

Sharpak showcases new premium-look sushi pack

SHARPAK has unveiled a new premium-look hybrid pack for sushi, which it says is designed with 'multiple' benefits. The new Luxifood pack comprises an rPET...

High absorbency pad offers ‘lowest carbon footprint’ on the market

ELLIOTT Absorbent Products has developed a new range of sealed edge pads for fresh meat and fish, described as having the 'lowest carbon footprint'...

Bantam Materials joins the Ethical Trading Initiative

  BANTAM Materials, the supplier of Prevented Ocean Plastic, has announced it is to join the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI). The firm - which works with...

BCMPA to highlight benefits of outsourcing at CHEMUK

THE BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has expressed its delight at being a headline sponsor at CHEMUK, which takes...