Berry increases recycling capacity for flexible films

AS part of a project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers, Berry Global Group's flexibles division recently increased recycling capacity...

‘Breakthrough’ report looks to tackle packaging waste concerns in the built environment

THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its report focused on 'Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector', which addresses the issue of packaging waste...
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TIPA launches ‘breakthrough’ high-barrier solutions for flexible packaging

TIPA Compostable Packaging has announced an expansion of its portfolio to include four new high-barrier film and laminate products. The new laminates extend TIPA’s mission...

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,...

‘Digital passport’ could be the code to reusable packaging boom

CLAIRE Rampen and Emily Rogers are behind Reath, a solution designed to give businesses a ‘digital passport’ to allow packaging to be safely reused. Claire...

UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions

THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions. Innovate UK, part of UK...

Compostable packs tipped to extend shelf-life of fresh produce

TIPA and PerfoTec have teamed up to offer fully compostable packaging described as extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. The laser microperforated compostable film has...
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Andy Williamson appointed MD of The Pallet LOOP

ANDY Williamson has been promoted to the role of MD at The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector. Previously commercial...

Ribena to roll out paper straws

PAPER straws are to be rolled out across all Ribena cartons, following a successful trial period. Suntory Beverage and Food, Ribena's parent company, announced...

Study shows almost half of alcohol brands voluntarily carry calorie information on labels

ALMOST half (46%) of alcoholic drinks from 'leading' UK brands carry calorie information on labels, an alcohol trade group has revealed. Portman Group carried out...