Colpac hails award recognition for cartonboard innovation
COLPAC (now Sabert & Colpac) has expressed its delight after winning the Cartonboard Pack of the Year category at the UK Packaging Awards 2025.
The...
Hydropac ramps up sustainability credentials with new logistics partnership
HYDROPAC, a manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging, has announced a new partnership with Mobile People.Powered.Logistics, a carbon-neutral haulage and logistics provider.
The collaboration has been described...
UK and India unveil paper bottle during PM Starmer’s visit
INDIA'S first paper bottle has been unveiled during UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s trade visit to India.
Described as a 'landmark move' for UK-India...
RECOUP conference explores challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity
THE challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity were high on the agenda at the recent RECOUP Conference.
Opening the event, Jeremy Blake of PackUK described...
New Polish factory tipped to boost recyclable packaging supply
POLISH co-packer FILLSY has opened a manufacturing factory in Żyrardów, Poland, in partnership with Swedish packaging-tech company, Meadow.
The factory will aid the production of...
SodaStream opts for SIG Dome carton bottles
SPARKLING water specialist SodaStream has chosen the SIG Dome 500ml carton bottle for its new Apple Schorlen-Mix and Grape Schorlen-Mix syrups.
The move marks SodaStream’s entry...
New mobile reverse vending machine initiative launches
A new initiative supplying return points with made in Britain reverse vending machines (RVMs) has launched.
The RVMs are tipped to be adopted by shops...
The role of adhesives in advancing sustainable packaging design
Alex Zulewski, commercial manager at Power Adhesives, discusses the role of adhesives in advancing sustainable packaging design
WHEN we think about sustainable packaging, our attention...
Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand
The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
Sales aplenty at PPMA Total Show 2025
SALES and partnerships being agreed on stands appear to have made a comeback at the PPMA Total Show 2025, with exhibitors hailing the event...

















