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Seeking a clear view of transparency

Transparent packaging for ready meals must set up and realise consumer expectations or risk failure, according to customer insight agency Engage Research. A new range...

Sustainable carton innovation celebrated at ECEA awards

THE winners of the 2023 European Carton Excellence Awards (ECEA) have been announced in Seville, Spain. Hosted by Pro Carton - the European Association of...

Startups receive London Packaging Week platform

ORGANISER Easyfairs has announced that the finalists of the inaugural Packaging Startup Awards 2023 will be revealed at London Packaging Week 2023. The winners across six...

Pusterla 1880 completes ‘landmark’ acquisition of Pollard Boxes

PUSTERLA 1880 has completed its acquisition of Leicester-based luxury packaging manufacturer Pollard Boxes. The move has been described as consolidating Pusterla 1880's position in the...

Ardagh Group unveils new Jameson Irish Whiskey bottle

GLASS manufacturer Ardagh Group has launched a new, lighter bottle for Jameson Irish Whiskey. The new 75cl bottle features a tapered body with curved shoulders,...

New machine is Prime choice for seafood firm

A fourth generation family seafood firm in Fraserburgh has turned to a Yamato checkweigher to improve its fresh fish packaging process. Prime Seafoods is run...

Tony Mash elected Master of Stationers’ Company

A former CEO of the British Coatings Federation, which serves the paint, wallpaper and printing ink industries in the UK, has been elected as...

Mr Muscle bottles to be made from Liverpool FC matchday plastic

PLASTIC bottles collected at Liverpool FC home games are to be up-cycled into new Mr Muscle bottles. It comes as part of a new partnership...

Edinburgh manufacturer earns recognition for growth

EDINBURGH-headquartered Vegware has been ranked 75th in this year’s Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list of Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales. The manufacturer of compostable cups,...

SIG ramps up plans to improve recyclability of carton packs

SIG has announced plans to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure. The company revealed it intends to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free...