BPF announces new chair of plastics and flexible packaging group
THE British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) plastics and flexible packaging group has appointed Ed Roberts as its new chairman.
Ed is Sealed Air’s global advocacy leader,...
Tesco to no longer stock beer and cider packaged with ‘unnecessary’ plastic
TESCO has announced it is to stop ordering beer and ciders that are held together by soft plastic rings and shrink wrap from this...
Film innovation helps dry mortar specialist meet sustainable goals
BERRY Global has revealed that its NorDiVent Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film is helping Danish dry mortar specialist Marlon meet its sustainable packaging goals.
Marlon has been...
Nominations sought for Plastics Industry Awards 2023
ENTRIES have now opened for this year's Plastics Industry Awards.
Companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic of Ireland plastics design and manufacturing...
Distributor soars high with Eagle Plastics acquisition
PLASTICS raw materials distributor Plastribution Group has acquired Leicester-based thermoplastics sheet supplier Eagle Plastics for an undisclosed sum.
The move enables Plastribution to add a...
Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey
KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility.
The...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe has become ‘the place to be’ for plastic value chain
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to Amsterdam from April 1-2, 2025. Here, Matt Barber, global events director at Crain Communications, tells Packaging Scotland...
Largest PRSE to date set for Amsterdam in November
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed the event is moving to a larger hall this year to accommodate demand for a...
Finalists revealed for RECOUP Awards 2026
THE shortlist has been revealed for The 2026 RECOUP Awards.
The awards are designed to showcase the organisations, products, projects, and innovations helping to accelerate...
New fully recyclable rice packaging launched for retailer
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has announced a collaboration with rice specialist Veetee to launch fully recyclable packaging for Aldi’s own-brand rice.
Supporting the retailer’s aim for...
