Alternatives to plastic packaging in food and drink

ADVERTORIAL Plastic was invented a little over a century ago, but it has quickly become ubiquitous globally with 8.3 billion metric tons created since its...

Eco bottle packaging kit ‘ticks all the boxes’

THE Weedon Group is partnering with Flexi-Hex in the development of a new eco bottle packaging kit, described as a sustainable solution for the...
The GlenAllachie Distillery

Speyside-based distillery raises a glass to sustainability progress

THE GlenAllachie Distillery has marked progress in its sustainability journey after unveiling a distillation system which is tipped to reduce energy usage by over...

Digital watermark tech tipped to deliver more accurate sorting of packaging waste

FOOD packaging manufacturer PFF Group has revealed it is utilising digital watermarking technology on its products to enable more accurate sorting of packaging waste...

Saica president awarded OBE by UK ambassador in Spain

Ramón Alejandro, president of Saica Group, has been awarded with an OBE for services to the environmental sector. The honour was awarded by the UK...

James Cropper secures funding deal to support sustainable goals

JAMES Cropper plc has completed  a £25 million club-bank financing deal with NatWest and HSBC UK backed by an 80% guarantee by UK Export...

Smurfit Kappa digital solution aims to drive supply chain sustainability and efficiencies

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of its new SupplySmart digital solution, which is designed to help businesses adapt their packaging to increase efficiency...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2024

PRS Europe breaks 10,000-visitor barrier for the first time

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have confirmed a 32% increase in visitor numbers this year. The exhibition and conference, which is dedicated to...

Sainsbury’s moves lamb mince range to vacuum packs

SAINSBURY'S has announced that it is switching its entire fresh lamb mince range from plastic tray packaging to a vacuum-packed alternative. The supermarket said the...

Flexible film range highlights recyclability of protein packaging

IN response to demand for sustainability in fresh protein packaging, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced it has shown how packaging can rise to the...