Macfarlane launches its ‘most sustainable stock box range ever’

MACFARLANE Packaging has relaunched its standard single and double wall 'stock box' range in what the company has called its 'most sustainable offering yet'. With...

Xampla looks to scale up natural materials with new partnership

XAMPLA has announced a new partnership with 2M Group of Companies to scale up the production and distribution of its biodegradable plant-based materials. 2M will...

Packaging firm urges government support to help manufacturers switch to renewable energy

LVF Packaging has called on the UK Government to incentivise manufacturers and other high energy users to switch to renewable forms of energy. The Leeds-based...

Government reshuffle leaves expansion of green policies ‘mired in uncertainty’

COMPLIANCE specialist Ecoveritas has urged the UK Government to 'stay the course' on environmental reform, as Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs)...

New Ardagh furnace marks ‘incredible breakthrough’ for glass industry

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has celebrated the official opening of its new NextGen furnace in Obernkirchen, Germany. Customers, suppliers, policy makers, and industry partners were...

Iced coffee brand trials crop waste packaging innovation

JIMMY'S Iced Coffee has started trials on a packaging innovation made from agricultural crop waste. The brand explained that RAW packaging is manufactured the same...

Quality Street wins award for new paper wrappers

NESTLÉ Confectionery is celebrating after Quality Street won the Paper Pack of the Year category at The Grocer's New Product and Packaging Awards 2023. Quality Street...

New coalition calls on UN to recognise natural polymer materials

A coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the 'fight against...

Mono-material plastic pack offers fresh solution for cheese

MONDI has worked with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese. The new packaging comprises a mono-material...

Compostable trays set ‘benchmark’ for sustainability

COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist TIPA has launched a new recyclable tray crafted from waste product of rice. The trays can be disposed of in compost bins...