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...
Egg box solution delivers time and carbon savings
ANTALIS Packaging has revealed that its solution for the packing of individual eggs can dramatically reduce assembly time.
The business said online ordering of fresh...
Plastic film closed loop project aids circular economy ambitions
BERRY Global’s flexible films facility in Steinfeld, Germany, is working with filling equipment specialist Haver & Boecker to create a closed loop system for...
