Label manufacturer ‘transforms’ premium wine labels

THE Label Makers has worked with Halfpenny Green Wine Estate to produce a new look label for the firm's oak-aged Solaris wine, part of...

Further investment expands BakPac’s pouch converting capabilities

A second Galaxy Packtech pouching line for the flexible packaging division of Baker Labels has been installed. Located at BakPac’s new production facility in Brentwood,...
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Litter pick uncovers ‘surprisingly preserved’ crisp packet from the 90s

A crisp packet with a 1997 expiry date was one of the discoveries at a recent RECOUP Litter Composition & Pathways Project event. The team...
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Coveris sets gold standard at awards ceremony

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has won a record five Gold Awards at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK Awards 2024. Honoured for print excellence and sustainability,...
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Cardboard sprinkler container gives icing sugar brand an eco-revamp

FRENCH icing sugar brand Cristalco has reduced the carbon footprint of its packaging after revamping the design of its 500g Daddy Sugar sprinkler container. The...
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Contact Originators CEO named chair of trade association

CONTACT Originators CEO Steve Mulcahy has been appointed as the new chair of the board of FIAUK (The UK Flexographic Industry Association). The announcement was made...
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Papermaker partners with Bruichladdich for travel retail single malt whisky

FOLLOWING the success of James Cropper’s partnership with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range to...
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Sweet 16: Smurfit Kappa celebrates awards haul

SmartCrawl Pro SMURFIT Kappa won a total of 16 accolades at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK Awards. The haul included the gold award in the...
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Returnable packaging scheme launches for Highland businesses

BUSINESSES across the Highlands are being invited to sign up to a free pilot of an innovative new returnable packaging scheme. The initiative will see...
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New bill could see charges placed on single-use items

CHARGES could be placed on single-use items such as disposable coffee cups as part of the new circular economy bill passed by the Scottish...