DoggyLove Sonoco packaging

Pet snack start-up opts for paper-based packaging solution

PET snack manufacturing start-up, DoggyLove, based in Germany, has partnered with Sonoco and the paper-based GREENCAN solution to bring its plant-based pet treats to...
Hugo Beck open house events

Machinery specialist to mark anniversary with Open House events

PACKAGING machinery specialist Hugo Beck is set to mark its 70th anniversary this year with two Open House events on May 7-8 and 14-15...

Grangemouth could be transformed to support UK’s deposit return scheme

A new report into the long-term industrial future of Grangemouth has suggested transforming the town's refinery into a plastics recycling facility, which could aid...

Trial will see Stirling city centre residents dispose of waste in communal bin hubs

RESIDENTS in Stirling city centre are to be asked to dispose and recycle their household waste in communal bin hubs as part of a...
AM Labels - Feeder Labeller

AM Labels adds to offering with automatic packet feeding system

AM Labels has added an automatic packet feeding system to its portfolio. When connected to the LabelPack Label X JR wipe-on applicator, AM Labels said...
K-Nature Paper HBe

Paper-based packs aim to take the confusion out of recycling

KM Packaging has launched K-Nature Paper HBe, described as a high barrier paper packaging material designed to eliminate consumer confusion around recycling. The product is...
Denhay Farms bacon packs

Automation brings labour and efficiency gains for bacon producer

BACON producer Denhay Farms has fully automated its packaging operations by integrating Ravenwood’s linerless technology for its sleeves, in a move that is said...
Jon Anderson, chief technology officer at Polytag

Polytag celebrates double ISO success

PACKAGING solutions provider Polytag has announced the achievement of two International Standards Organisation (ISO) certifications. The firm revealed it has been awarded ISO 9001 and...
Metsä Board food packaging

Study highlights green benefits of Metsä folding boxboard

A life cycle assessment conducted by Metsä Board has reportedly concluded that switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä's folding boxboard can reduce the...
JLR and DS Smith partnership

DS Smith drives forward with JLR packaging partnership extension

DS Smith has announced an extension of the firm's contractual agreement to create fibre-based packaging solutions for JLR. The five-year £108 million contract will see DS...