Upgraded pallet wrapping gives Advantage to flexible packaging manufacturer

MONDI has teamed up with Silbo to upgrade its pallet wrapping from plastic stretch film to Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage StretchWrap. Silbo has installed the...
Flint Group Sustainability Report

Flint Group hails ‘substantial advancements’ in sustainability journey

FLINT Group, a supplier of inks and coatings for the print and packaging industry, has launched its Sustainability Report for the 2023 financial year,...

‘Versatile’ sauce bottle closure boasts green credentials

BERRY Global has introduced a new closure for sauces, described as a lightweight and recyclable solution that doesn't compromise on strength or durability. The closure...

Aldi launches trial deposit return scheme at Bathgate store

ALDI is to gather 'key' insights through the launch of a trial deposit return scheme (DRS) at its Bathgate store. The initiative will see customers...
Limoncello liqueur bottle

Luxardo removes frosted glass finish from Limoncello bottle

LUXARDO has unveiled a new look for its Limoncello liqueur bottle. The traditional frosted bottle has been replaced by a vertically fluted design that aims...

UK urged to reform composting infrastructure to meet environmental goals

BRITAIN’s ‘hotch-potch’ composting infrastructure must be reformed to help achieve ambitious environmental targets, according to compostable packaging developer TIPA. The UK Government is set to...

‘Pioneering’ trials to begin on lightweighting glass bottles

TRIALS are set to start aimed at increasing the strength and thereby reducing the weight of glass bottles. Three major players in the sector are...
Mondi e-commerce packaging solution

New concept simplifies e-commerce packaging through laser marking

MONDI has unveiled a concept that combines a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications, the solution can...

University study finds up to 80% of island bird nests contain discarded plastic

RESEARCHERS from the University of Glasgow have found that plastic debris is incorporated in up to 80% of seabird nests on Lady Isle in...
crowd of people in NEC

Carbon debate takes centre stage at NEC

ANOTHER successful Packaging Innovations exhibition is in the books. Taking place in late February in Birmingham, just before coronavirus wreaked havoc with trade shows across the UK and beyond, more than 300 exhibitors showed off their latest solutions and innovations at the busy event.