Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe

THE entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe has been extended, organisers have announced. The deadline for entries for all eight categories is now...

EFIA winners will be flying high at new destination

THE European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) 2019 Awards Gala Dinner will be a high flying affair after organisers announced the ceremony will take place...

Food experts discuss sustainable packaging at business breakfast

OVER 120 food industry professionals have met to discuss the future of plastics at a packaging event held by Roythornes Solicitors in Peterborough. Biodegradable and...

RPC pot provides tamper evidence for artisan gelato

RIGID plastic packaging manufacturer RPC Superfos has provided tamper evidence for a US gelato ice cream company. Michigan-based Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy opted for RPC’s UniPak...

Just the TICCIT: new initiative to educate kids on sustainable packaging

PRO Carton, the European association for carton and cartonboard manufacturers, has launched a new initiative to educate schoolchildren on sustainable packaging. The Trees into Cartons,...

Mapping the way ahead: Vanden calls for more work on plastic recyclability

PLASTIC recycling specialist Vanden has welcomed the UK Plastics Pact Roadmap - but warned more work is needed on plastic packaging. The organisation questioned whether...

Sustainability to be “key focus” at Packaging Innovations 2019

SUSTAINABILITY will be a "key focus" at Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2019, according to James Drake-Brockman, divisional director of Easyfairs’ packaging portfolio. The annual exhibition returns...

Printronix unveils T800 thermal desktop printer

PRINTRONIX Auto ID has announced the launch of its T800 high performance thermal desktop printer. Described as featuring "enterprise level productivity" built on the PSA platform,...

SIG pack is cream of the crop for dairy alternative brand

MACADAMIA milk brand Milkadamia has opted for SIG’s combidome carton pack for its new line of creamers. The plant-based dairy alternative creamer is made with...

Returnable pack boosts beverage sector sustainability

DS Smith Plastics Bilzen has designed a returnable pack which the firm claims can fit inside reusable crates and be stacked without a crate. The...