Polytag secures major funding boost for recycling innovation project
RECYCLING technology business Polytag has announced it has been awarded over £100,000 from the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Centre of Excellence, funded by...
Tamper-evident pouring closure offers solution for edible oils, dressings and sauces
BERRY Global has announced the launch of a tamper-evident pouring closure for edible oils, dressings and sauces.
Described as fully compliant with EU regulations for...
Cyklop completes acquisition of Needham Group
NETHERLANDS-headquartered Cyklop has completed the acquisition of The Needham Group, a specialist in coding and marking systems and materials.
The move strengthens the company’s position...
Antalis confirms winners of 2024 student packaging competition
ANTALIS has announced the winners of the 2024 Smart Luxury Packaging competition.
The firm has teamed up with Brief Cases for the student competition for...
Sharpak launches recyclable CPET tray for ready-meal market
SHARPAK has launched CPAK Jazz, a new sustainable packaging solution described as a recyclable, ovenable CPET tray aimed at the ready-meal market.
The product features...
Finalists announced for Plastics Industry Awards 2024
A host of new names have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s Plastics Industry Awards.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London...
New recyclable packs launched for plant-based food products
MARIGOLD Health Foods, in collaboration with Sonoco, has launched new, fully recyclable packaging for a variety of plant-based food products.
Marigold’s range includes nutritional yeast...
Papermaker confirms ‘world first’ innovation to transform polycotton waste into paper
JAMES Cropper has announced it has devised a 'revolutionary process' that makes it possible to recover and use cotton fibres from the UK’s polycotton...
Mondi ‘exceeds’ 95% certified base paper for release liners and extrusion solutions
MONDI has announced it has switched more than 95% of its range of release liners and extrusion solutions to PEFC and FSC-certified base paper...
Five cobot hygiene considerations for food producers
By Paul Richards, partner sales manager, FANUC UK
THERE are multiple drivers for automating food production lines. Whether helping to plug labour shortages, taking over...



















