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...

INEOS launches ‘world first’ recycled plastic innovation

INEOS has announced a 'world first' after producing an 'ultra-thin' rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled...

No one-size-fits-all solution to waste issue

GOVERNMENTS must look beyond just recycling materials in the fight against plastic waste, the CEO of TIPA has told Packaging Scotland. Daphna Nissenbaum, who co-founded...
Xact Prepack partnership with Termoformas

New partnership vows to deliver ‘unique’ food packaging solutions

SUSTAINABLE packaging provider Xact Prepack has announced a partnership with plastic packaging manufacturer Termoformas. The collaboration brings a range of plastic punnets and trays to...
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New research highlights popularity of drinks cans

NEW research has revealed more than half of UK adults believe cans are better for the environment than other forms of beverage packaging and...

BPF unveils updated version of packaging design tool

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched the latest edition of its packaging design tool PackScore. Unveiled at Packaging Innovations, PackScore is designed to be...

McLaren Packaging launches range of recyclable presentation tubes for spirits

MCLAREN Packaging has launched an innovative range of easily recyclable presentation tubes for spirits. Presentation tubes are synonymous with whisk(e)y and sought after by brand...

‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling

HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative. The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...
Stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag

Films deliver ‘substantial’ material savings in stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag products

POLYMER producer TotalEnergies and SML, an Austrian specialist in extrusion technology, have teamed up to develop two films designed to enable material savings in...
Simpele folding boxboard mill

Metsä Board progresses plans to upgrade Simpele mill

Metsä Board has announced it is advancing with plans to modernise its Simpele folding boxboard mill, focused on further enhancing product quality, production efficiency,...