Achieving stand-out in a crowded spirits market
Andy Christie, sales director at packaging print specialist, Herbert Walkers, discusses trends in the luxury drinks market and the considerations for creating packaging that...
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...
McDonald’s ditches packaging for the day to deter litterers
MCDONALD'S surprised drive-thru customers by handing them their orders without packaging, as part of a new campaign to deter litterers across the UK.
It comes...
New DataLase financial controller makes immediate contribution
DATALASE has announced the appointment of Nick Crossley as financial controller.
Crossley, a chartered accountant, has worked at all levels of company finance in a...
Heriot-Watt University creates lateral flow tests using waste plastics
ACADEMICS at Heriot-Watt University have used discarded chewing gum and other waste plastics to produce prototype lateral flow tests.
The aim is to cut medical...
Sustainable solution is natural choice for cosmetics company
FLOW Cosmetics, a Finnish natural cosmetics company, has selected paperboard from Metsä Board as the packaging material for its range of shampoos, body and...
Foodex 2018 on course to be ‘biggest and best yet’
FOODEX, the biennial trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, will return to the NEC Birmingham from April 16-18...
Contact Originators CEO named chair of trade association
CONTACT Originators CEO Steve Mulcahy has been appointed as the new chair of the board of FIAUKÂ (The UK Flexographic Industry Association).
The announcement was made...
Canon Group confirms acquisition of Edale
CANON Production Printing and Canon Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hampshire-based packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale.
Through this move, Canon said it is 'intensifying'...
New study finds support for compostable packaging
A new poll has highlighted strong support amongst UK consumers for compostable packaging.
The Populus study found that 85% of respondents believe more compostable packaging...
