UKRI launches £16m funding competition for large scale packaging projects

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the opening of a new £16 million funding competition for large-scale plastic packaging projects. The demonstrator projects rounds...

Glass summit to set out UK recycling ambitions

BRITISH Glass has revealed details of the first annual UK Glass Recycling Summit, which will be held virtually on March 17.  Bringing together the whole glass...

Gillette unveils ‘most significant’ packaging upgrade to date

GILLETTE has unveiled what it says is its most significant product and packaging upgrade to date. The move sees personal care firm unveil new fully...

Sustainable cartonboard solution unveiled for fresh produce

PAPER-based specialist Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a cartonboard solution for fresh produce. The carton is said to offer an eco-friendly option for a...

Co-op hails new Easter egg packaging as ‘positive step’ for industry

PLASTIC packaging is to be removed from Co-op Food Easter eggs, the convenience retailer has announced. It said that the removal of the plastic inner...

Scottish island stores to receive funding to introduce reusable packaging options

A fund has been launched to help introduce more reusable packaging options in stores across the Scottish islands. Backed by the Scottish Government and European...

Highland Spring launches its most sustainable eco pack to date

HIGHLAND Spring Group has launched what has been described as its most sustainable eco pack to date. Using Coveris' Duralite R film, which is a...

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...

Food firm targets new generation with sustainable noodle packaging

COLPAC has revealed details of its role in helping a food company reach a new generation of customers with a sustainable packaging solution for...

Nestlé unveils paper packaging for Smarties range

NESTLÉ'S much-loved Smarties brand is to be packaged using recyclable paper material, as the firm continues its sustainability drive. The rollout of the new packaging,...