E-commerce boom results in ‘substantial and sustained’ hike in demand for cardboard packaging
AN automated packaging systems specialist has warned that a 'growing' number of online retailers are struggling to fulfil orders due to a shortage of cardboard...
Edinburgh manufacturer earns recognition for growth
EDINBURGH-headquartered Vegware has been ranked 75th in this year’s Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list of Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales.
The manufacturer of compostable cups,...
Berry highlights recycling commitment with third party accreditation move
BERRY Global has announced that its European flexible films division is adopting a standard approach to substantiate its recycled content claims, including for its...
Paper-based packs aim to take the confusion out of recycling
KM Packaging has launched K-Nature Paper HBe, described as a high barrier paper packaging material designed to eliminate consumer confusion around recycling.
The product is...
Research shows strong consumer support for reusable packaging
NEW research released by environmental charity City to Sea has revealed the UK public 'overwhelmingly agree' that reusable packaging must replace single-use packaging to...
Packaging firm launches new solution made from agricultural waste
TEST Valley Packaging has revealed it is working in partnership with envoPAP to introduce a new material made from agricultural waste to its packaging...
Refillable skincare start-up opts for glass packaging
GLASS specialist Croxsons has produced primary packaging for refillable skincare brand, Necessary Good.
Established in March 2023, Necessary Good makes essential skincare products and chose...
Canned food could help reduce global food waste
THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has highlighted how canned foods can reduce food waste as well as assisting in accelerating the journey to...
Iceland to reduce plastic fruit & veg packaging in ‘largest ever’ trial
ICELAND are to trial new packaging solutions on their fresh fruit and vegetable lines that will see either plastic-free variations or significantly reduced plastic...
Sainsbury’s unveils pulp cardboard packs in ‘UK supermarket first’
SAINSBURY'S is to introduce a number of packaging changes across its own-brand chicken and fish lines in a move it says is set to...
