TopClip system brings tangible benefits for craft brewer

SMURFIT Kappa has provided a Belgian craft brewer with the TopClip packaging system, a paper-based replacement for shrink wrap that bundles beverage multi-packs. BeerSelect has...
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American dream comes true for Fife-based innovators

AN innovative materials company first launched from a Fife kitchen is nearing the opening of its first ever commercial production facility in America as...

RECOUP expands lab capabilities with new microplastic analysis service

RECOUP has announced an expansion of its in-house laboratory through improvements to its microplastic analysis capabilities. The organisation said it marks an 'important development' in...

E-commerce report highlights importance of packaging quality and eco-friendliness to consumers

MONDI has announced the results of its fifth annual e-commerce report, which revealed that almost half of consumers have bought via social commerce in...

SIG confirms ‘industry first’ 100% ASI-certified aluminium for aseptic carton packs

SIG has announced another 'industry first' for responsible sourcing by purchasing 100% of the aluminium for SIG aseptic carton packs with certification to the...

New recycled lidding film launched with over 30% PCR content

BERRY Gardens, a berry and stone fruit production and marketing group, has teamed up with Coveris to launch a new printed lidding film containing...

New postcode-specific tool hopes to end confusion over packaging recycling

A new initiative has been launched to help guide people on how and where their packaging can be recycled in their local area. Launched by software...

DS Smith invests in fibre preparation line at Kemsley paper mill

DS Smith has unveiled a £48 million investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at the firm's Kemsley paper mill. Kemsley is the...

McDonald’s to change ‘famous’ plastic McFlurry spoons to paper

MCDONALD'S is to roll out McFlurry spoons made from a sustainable, paper-based material. It comes as the fast food chain replaces all its plastic cutlery...

Packaging business recognised for ESG credentials

NEW Vision Packaging has announced it has been recognised for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards with a Bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis. EcoVadis...