Zero Waste Scotland launches carrier bag reporting portal

RETAILERS who are signed up to Zero Waste Scotland's Carrier Bag Commitment will now be able to record vital facts about the single-use bags they...

Pro2Pac event tipped to be ‘biggest yet’

Pro2Pac, the UK’s only event dedicated to food and drink packaging, will take place at ExCel London, from 22-25 March 2015. Early indications are that...

Clock is ticking on food labelling deadline

PRINTED film company TCL Packaging says some food manufacturers and packers are leaving it late to comply with the new EU food information regulations (FIR)...

Food poisoning fears over chicken packaging

FEARS that bacteria found on the outside of chicken packaging could cause food poisoning have been raised, following a rigorous investigation by the Food...

Huhtamaki sells films business to DBAG

HUHTAMAKI has sold its films business segment to DBAG Fund VI, a fund advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG). The sale includes all locations worldwide....

Corrugated packaging saves time, money and space

The UK Corrugated Industry is a pioneering force in sustainable, lightweight and recyclable packaging. Bringing innovative new designs and expertise to the sector, corrugated...

New President for APEAL

DR Ulrich Roeske, Chairman of the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp Rasselstein, will take over the presidency of APEAL, the Association of European Producers of...

Revamped concept at interpack 2017

FOLLOWING its debut at interpack 2014, “components for processing and packaging” will return to the next leading trade fair for the packaging industry and...

Onex to buy SIG Combibloc Group

PRIVATE Equity firm Onex has agreed to acquire SIG Combibloc Group. The takeover is anticipated to formally close in the first quarter of 2015, subject...

Tullis Russell continues support of Scottish curling heroes

PREMIUM paper and board manufacturer, Tullis Russell is continuing its longstanding partnership with The Royal Caledonian Curling Club as Official Team Sponsors of Scotland’s  Curling...