New report urges industry to prepare for plastic legislation ‘or face financial loss’
SAP and research consultancy Earth Action have launched 'Shift into Gear', a new report urging industry to prepare for incoming plastic legislation.
The report highlights...
Recycling points trial underway for flexible pet food packaging
PET care business Pets at Home has announced the launch of dedicated recycling points for flexible pet food packaging.
The initiative, supported by pet food...
From red lights to robots: OMRON set to celebrate 90 years of innovation at...
Sponsored Content: Marking 90 years of innovation during which OMRON has continuously pushed technological boundaries from the development of automated traffic signals to cancer cell diagnostic solutions, the global leader in industrial automation is set to celebrate its anniversary at PPMA 2023.
Iceland launches vacuum packs for beef and pork mince
ICELAND Foods is to introduce vacuum packaging across its full range of beef and pork mince products in a bid to increase shelf-life and...
Scottish parliament approves DRS regulations
THE Scottish parliament has voted in favour of the regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS).
The vote means that, from 1 July 2022, all...
Antalis appoints new head of innovation and design
ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of former head of business development John Garner to the newly created role of head of innovation and...
Drinks brands urged to consider recycled plastic solutions
PRISM eLogistics is urging drinks brands to consider the role of recycled plastic in reducing the sector’s carbon footprint and overall packaging volume.
While virgin...
Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its whole chicken range
SAINSBURY'S has removed single-use plastic trays from its by Sainsbury's range of whole chickens.
The supermarket estimates that the move will save 140 tonnes of plastic annually,...
New multi-pack solution offers sustainability and functionality benefits
WAVEGRIP has announced the launch of a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans featuring over 50% recycled plastic.
Recyclable with polyethylene (PE) film collection...
Scots firm wins global award for packaging innovation
A Scottish firm that helps to reduce food waste and unrecyclable plastic packaging has won a global packaging award.
The innovation of ReCover Packaging, which...


















