Sabert Corporation acquires UK-based foodservice pack specialist

SABERT Corporation has acquired UK-based KeCo Limited, a manufacturer and provider of sustainable foodservice packaging made from paperboard and bagasse. "The acquisition of KeCo is...

McDonald’s aims to use sustainable packaging by 2024

MCDONALD'S UK and Ireland has announced plans to make its customer packaging from renewable, recycled or certified sources by 2024. The new packaging will also...

Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off

THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups. The lid, made from...

Graphic Packaging appoints chief sustainability officer

GRAPHIC Packaging has announced that Michelle M. Fitzpatrick PhD will join the company as chief sustainability officer. The firm has a 'long-standing' commitment to running...

Morrisons to use paper bands instead of plastic bags for bananas

MORRISONS has pledged to remove plastic bags from all of its bananas sold in its stores, in what it says is a supermarket first. New...

Macfarlane Group UK awarded gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability

MACFARLANE Group has achieved a gold rating in a sustainability survey conducted by EcoVadis. The rating places the firm in the top 5% of companies...

Reflex displays sustainable solutions from recyclable cardboard exhibition stand

REFLEX showcased its new sustainable product range from a fully recyclable cardboard exhibition stand at the lunch! exhibition in London. Featuring a range of lined...

Transcend looks to progress moulded fibre innovation with new partnership

TRANSCEND Packaging has revealed the firm is entering a partnership with BioPaxium Technologies as part of a push into moulded fibre production. Transcend said BioPaxium...

Asda launches first Scottish refill store

ASDA has introduced its first refill store in Scotland as part of its pledge to eliminate three billion pieces of single-use plastic by 2025. The...

Luxury and sustainability set to combine at London exhibition

ENVIRONMENTALLY-friendly packaging solutions are set to come to the fore at Luxury Packaging London 2021, which is co-located with Packaging Innovations in early December. Organisers...