New toolkit launched to encourage returnable packaging schemes

ENVIRONMENT charity PECT and RECOUP have launched the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit, designed to help address single-use packaging issues. The toolkit encourages and helps...

New inline checkweigher aims to reduce waste and increase efficiencies

FORTRESS Technology Europe has launched a new upstream inline food processing checkweigher. Designed for automated raw ingredient processing lines, the launch of the hygienic Raptor...

Closures specialist unveils ‘greener’ screw cap solution

AMCOR Capsules has announced it has improved the sustainability performance of its STELVIN aluminium screw cap range by reducing its carbon footprint by up...

James Cropper celebrates role in creating plastic-free paper poppy

THIS year’s Poppy Appeal has launched with the first ever plastic-free poppy made entirely from James Cropper paper. Working with the Royal British Legion (RBL),...

Berry unveils new lightweight tube closure option

BERRY Global has announced it has developed a new lightweight tube closure solution. The new Slimline range is said to deliver greenhouse gas savings compared...

Podback hits one million household milestone for kerbside recycling

MORE than one million UK households can now have their used coffee pods collected from the kerbside using Podback, a cross-industry recycling scheme. With two...

Atlanta unveils ‘game-changing’ compact ring pallet wrapper

PACKAGING technology and machinery specialist Atlanta UK has unveiled the Nova compact ring pallet wrapper. For decades, traditional pallet stretch wrapping has been used in...

ULMA supplies third stretch wrapper to sausage manufacturer

ULMA Packaging has supplied sausage manufacturer Delenco Foods with its third SUPER CHIK stretch wrapper. The investment came after the London-based family-run business experienced downtime...

Smurfit Kappa investment tipped to ‘redefine’ UK packaging landscape

SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a 'momentous' investment in machinery for its UK Hexacomb offering. The firm said the move is poised to 'redefine' the packaging...

Cobra Zero to launch in can format

MOLSON Coors is launching a reformulated Cobra Zero in a new can format that brings its 'brand identity to life'. Launching in 330ml cans across...