International trade show on course for record visitor numbers

ORGANISERS of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 have revealed the international trade show is set to enjoy its best-attended year to date. The dedicated event...

Waitrose unveils new recycled strawberry packs

WAITROSE has unveiled new 80% recycled packaging for its British strawberries range in a move which it says will eliminate 16.89 tonnes of plastic...

Investment in connected packaging tipped to ‘surge’ this year

NEW research has revealed that connected packaging popularity is expected to 'surge' this year. Creative tech studio Appetite Creative has released results from its second...

War in Ukraine could lead to packaging supply chain issues

THE Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that it 'anticipates' companies will experience supply chain issues with packaging as a result of the...

KM Packaging establishes Employee Ownership Trust

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films specialist KM Packaging has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in a move tipped to bring benefits for...

Kinross firm unveils new anti-slip pallets

KINROSS-based plastic pallet specialist Exporta Global has launched two new anti-slip pallets, which have been designed to maximise the grip of loaded products. Part of...

Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey

KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility. The...

Lidl to alter cereal packaging to ‘alleviate pressure’ on parents

LIDL has announced that it is to remove cartoon characters from all of its own brand cereal packaging by spring 2020. The move comes after...

Encore set to double print capacity with new Heidelberg press

THE Encore Group is doubling the firm's operational print capacity with the purchase of a new Heidelberg Printing Press XL 106, six-colour plus coater. Encore...

Packaged food supplier makes sustainability pledge

SLEAFORD Quality Foods (SQF) has vowed to ensure all of its packaging is recyclable or compostable by 2022. The supplier of packaged foods said its...