OPRL welcomes new chair as founder stands down
RECYCLING labelling specialist OPRL has appointed Dr Stewart Davies as its new chair.
Dr Davies is an experienced non-executive director and chair of public bodies,...
Sainsbury’s to scrap ‘use by’ dates on own-brand milk
SAINSBURY'S is to swap 'use by' dates on its own-brand milk for 'best before' dates in what it says comes in a bid to...
Fruit juice specialist launches connected packaging experience
FRENCH West Indies fruit juice company, Jus de Fruits Caraïbes, has teamed up with creative technology studio Appetite Creative and food processing and packaging...
Scotland could ban single-use vapes
SINGLE-USE vapes could be banned in Scotland as part of new plans by the Scottish Government to protect public health and the environment.
The move...
Futamura invests in new cellulose film production line
FUTAMURA, a manufacturer of cellulose films, casings, and non-wovens, has unveiled its new cellulose film production line in Wigton, Cumbria.
The firm said the investment...
Colpac earns landmark environmental accolade from BPIF
COLPAC has announced that it has become the first company to be awarded the reviewed and updated Environmental Seal of Business Excellence from The...
Closed loop system established for large containers
BERRY Global has announced it has established a closed loop system in partnership with French water treatment specialist Ocedis, for the supply of Berry’s...
‘Groundbreaking’ Ardagh furnace nears completion
THE NextGen furnace under construction at the Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) facility in Obernkirchen, Germany, is nearing completion.
The firm revealed that the furnace build,...
Soft drinks brand launches first juice products in carton packs
DUTCH soft drinks brand Hero is set to launch its Cassis blackcurrant juices in carton packs for the first time.
Hero Benelux has opted for...
UPM Raflatac extends scope of CarbonNeutral certified labelling materials
UPM Raflatac has revealed it is extending the scope of its CarbonNeutral certified labelling materials to cover the entire lifecycle emissions of a label.
This,...
