Major UK retailer becomes founding member of packaging recycling scheme
RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag has announced retailer M&S as a founding member of its Polytag Ecotrace Programme, an initiative designed to optimise the tracing...
Study claims move to sustainable packaging in FMCG sector is ‘too slow’
A new study by Aquapak has revealed 92% of UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands plan...
‘Still work to do’ on educating businesses about outlawed packaging
MONTHS after the UK's ban on single-use EPS/XPS foodservice packaging, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) said it believes there’s still work to do in educating businesses...
Macfarlane full-year expectations unchanged despite ‘challenging’ start to 2024
MACFARLANE Group has issued a trading update confirming the firm's full-year performance expectations for 2024 are unchanged.
The business will today hold its AGM, at...
BCMPA helps US food producers find UK outsourcing partners
THE BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has revealed it is helping US food producers from Colorado find UK outsourcing...
Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe.
The business was founded...
Education is key to a bright future for plastics sector
EMERGING technologies and increasing engagement from universities is cause for optimism despite the ‘challenging’ times the plastics sector finds itself in.
That’s the view of...
Craft beer brand goes to Town with new packs
EDINBURGH craft brewery Cold Town Beer has revealed that revamping its cans was the natural next step after getting its beer to a point...
Cullen has the bottle for success
THE sustainable aesthetic of Cullen’s award-winning Fibre Bottle is becoming an increasing draw for brands alongside the container’s green credentials, the Glasgow-headquartered firm has...
‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...
