New glass bottle looks to shake up the market

BOL Foods, makers of Power Shakes, have switched to a bespoke glass bottle supplied by Beatson Clark. The business launched its range of Power Shakes...

New shrink film launched for wraparound labels

INNOVIA Films has announced it is launching RayoWrap CMS, described as a clear BOPP film for shrink, wraparound label applications. Produced in the firm's UK...

Antalis appoints new national sales manager for stretch film

ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of Tom Reid to the role of national sales manager for stretch film. The firm said his 'primary aim'...

Be careful not to swap one problem for another

Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...

Warehouse workforce pressures driving packaging equipment boom

RECRUITMENT challenges in the warehouse sector are being helped by the 'booming' market for equipment and machinery, according to packaging supplier Southgate Global. The business...

YPS takes on extra space following ‘explosive’ growth

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has acquired an additional West Yorkshire distribution centre following 'explosive' growth in the past year. The Heckmondwike site will see the...

Aluminium packaging recycling rates increase again

ALUMINIUM packaging recycling rates have again hit 'record' levels in the UK, according to Q3 data released by the Environment Agency. Q3 2021 saw 39,974...

Business warns of potential shortages of recycled content pallet wrap

LINDUM Packaging has warned businesses to order recycled content pallet wrap now or risk facing shortages ahead of the introduction of the plastics tax. From...

Sealed Air unveils recyclable shrink packaging solution

SEALED Air has developed a recyclable shrink packaging solution to help food companies meet their environmental aspirations. The CRYOVAC standard presentation shrink bag and shrinkable...

Highland Spring launches its most sustainable eco pack to date

HIGHLAND Spring Group has launched what has been described as its most sustainable eco pack to date. Using Coveris' Duralite R film, which is a...