‘Yes, we can!’ 2016 Indie Beer Can Fest hits London

The 2016 Indie beer Can Festival is set to take place in London on May 12. The event, now in its second year, was launched...

Celebration to show off new rPET foodservice packs

CELEBRATION Packaging is set to launch a new range of recyclable packaging products made from recycled PET plastic. The firm will be unveiling the products...

Sustainable packaging school programme wins top European accolade

A school programme that teaches children about the importance of sustainable packaging and the circular economy has won the Information and Education category at...

Juice brand unveils sustainable smart packaging

SPANISH juice brand Don Simon has unveiled its first 100% environmentally friendly and smart packaging. In partnership with packaging supplier Elopak and creative technology studio...

Sky to launch £1.5 million ’21st century milkman’ service

SKY is set to launch a £1.5 million scheme that aims to 'transform' the world’s reliance on single-use plastic. The Loop service, in partnership with...
Planglow

2014 prioritises provenance and exotic flavours

Rachel Sawtell, marketing director with labelling and eco packaging provider Planglow, shares some of her company’s insights into trends and developments that will help...

FANUC Europe appoints new president and CEO

FANUC Europe has appointed Marco Ghirardello as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has been leading the company since 2016 and...

TMI programmes receive City & Guilds assurance

THE Manufacturing Institute (TMI) has received City & Guilds assurance for its Team Leadership Development Programme (TLDP) and Accelerated Route to Lean Manufacturing (ARTL). The...

Smurfit Kappa chief to speak at Sheet Plant Association conference

THE UK Sheet Plant Association (SPA) has announced that Smurfit Kappa CEO Tony Smurfit will be the keynote speaker at its 105th conference. Sustainability will...

DS Smith reaches agreement over multi-billion-pound sale to International Paper

INTERNATIONAL Paper is poised to take over packaging giant DS Smith in a £5.8 billion deal after the boards of the two firms announced...