Pitch the Co-Packers 2026 finalists

Entries sought for Pitch the Co-Packers 2027

ENTRIES are now open for Pitch the Co-Packers 2027, a competition that gives fledgling brands the opportunity to put their products, packaging challenges and...
Speaker at UKPackaging Expo

UKPackaging Expo 2026 to feature dedicated sustainability zone

ORGANISERS of UKPackaging Expo have revealed plans to host a dedicated sustainable packaging zone at the event, which takes place in Liverpool from November...
Diagram showing the process of transforming recycled solid board into luxury packaging

Fallen leaves hold the key to new premium packaging solution

ESKA, part of RDM Group, a recycled cartonboard producer, has entered a partnership with Releaf to launch a new recycled solid board made of...
Alexandra French

Xampla CEO warns that recycling alone won’t solve plastic pollution

MATERIALS innovation specialist Xampla has welcomed the increase in plastic packaging recycling - but warned that recycling can't be the only solution to plastic...
Recyclable pizza packaging from kp

Recyclable pizza packs aim to keep food hotter for longer

A recyclable pizza packaging solution designed to help food stay hotter for longer has been launched by Klöckner Pentaplast (kp). Launching in the UK and...
XPlanar demonstration

Automation and control technology specialist heading to Glasgow expo

AUTOMATION and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK & Ireland has announced it will be exhibiting alongside SP Automation & Robotics at the Scotland Manufacturing...
Mondi corrugated packaging

New packaging concept helps reduce complexity for water heater range

MONDI has developed a new packaging concept for the water heater range of Stiebel Eltron that has reportedly reduced the number of different corrugated...
Holly Walsh

Shortlist revealed for 2026 Plastics Industry Awards

THE finalists have been announced for the 2026 Plastics Industry Awards. The awards recognise innovation, sustainability and manufacturing excellence across the plastics industry. Winners will...
Glen Oxborough, Ishida Europe’s x-ray business manager

Food manufacturers urged to extend inspection systems following recalls

FOOD manufacturers are being urged to extend their food inspection systems beyond basic metal detection, following a space of recent high-profile food recalls. Glen Oxborough,...

Antalis acquires the assets and trade of Ovenden Papers

ANTALIS Ltd has acquired the assets and trade of Ovenden Papers Ltd from its administrators. Ovenden Papers will continue to operate under the family name,...
Tekpak Automation robotics

Robotic packaging innovation helps pharma manufacturer increase production throughput

TEKPAK Automation has revealed how it helped a UK pharmaceutical manufacturer of transdermal patches increase production throughput by over 30% thanks to a robotic...
Banners at UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show

Momentum builds for UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show

ORGANISERS of the UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show 2026 (UKCITS26) have revealed that momentum is continuing to build for the event, with exhibition floorspace...