Pro Carton lends support to National Tree Week

PRO Carton – the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers – has announced it is backing the Tree Council’s National Tree Week with...

Packaging machinery specialist provides filling solution for Covid testing kits

EXCEL Packaging Machinery has announced it has stepped up the supply of its latest pharmaceutical vial filling and capping machines to help the NHS...

New egg packs offer ‘flexible cushioning’ to prevent breakages

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Weedon PSC has created new packs designed to protect single eggs in recipe boxes. The packaging has been developed for health-focused food...

E-commerce design brings colour to award-winning bib

SAICA Pack has announced it has teamed up with babywear brand BIBaDO to design and create a 'visually captivating' packaging solution for its range...

Macpac extends online presence

THERMOFORM specialist Macpac is expanding its online offering with the launch of macpac online, described as a digital 'shopping shelf' offering stock packaging in box quantities across...

Marine plastic pollution could be detected from space

RESEARCHERS at the University of the Highlands and Islands are to study whether thermal imaging cameras can be used to help detect marine plastic...

Impact of plastic pollution on human health in developing countries to be studied

THE University of Stirling is to lead a £3.85 million study which will aim to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of...

Export market sees ‘surge’ in demand for plastic pallets

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM has reported a 'surge' in plastic pallet sales for exports since September, with sales up 20% compared with the same period last year. MD...

Sustainable multi-pack solution a ‘game-changer’ for drinks sector

SMURFIT Kappa has teamed up with filling and packaging systems specialist KHS to roll out its TopClip multi-pack product for bundling canned drinks. The firm...

Morrisons offers to assist brands in reducing plastic packaging

MORRISONS has asked its branded suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic used in both their product packaging and on-shelf packaging. The supermarket said it...