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- Scottish start-up aims to peel back plastic use with onion skin packaging A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products – a...
- Huhtamaki expands its capacity for fiber lid production to Lurgan, Northern Ireland Sustainable packaging company Huhtamaki has begun production of molded fiber drinks lids at its Lurgan, County Armagh, site. The lids, used for both hot and cold disposable cups, are fully...
- The 2024 PPMA Show is hailed a huge success The PPMA Show, the UK’s leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success. Established more...
- The 2024 PPMA Show is fast approaching For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This event, between 24-26 September at the NEC in Birmingham, is...
- Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Ballymount, Dublin. Installed last year...
Targeting a younger, 14-25 year-old demographic, London design agency Carter Wong has completed the rebranding of the Unilever-owned Cornetto ice cream range. Visual changes integral to the rebrand are said
Golden Valley (A BRC accredited company) is a dedicated specialist supplier of Hand and Machine Pallet Wrap (Stretch Wrap) Film that sources the best products from around the globe. Golden
Case coding just got easier than ever thanks to Linx Printing Technologies, with the launch of a new thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer that ensures the first print is as good
Automated packing and palletising systems specialist Brillopak has introduced a versatile new robotic palletiser specifically designed for fresh fruit and vegetables. The new Brillopak Compact C211 is capable of placing
Bristol entrepreneurs Ian and Ruth Yard spotted a gap in the market for a high-quality premium chocolate and decided to set up their own production to manufacture a range of
Esholt-based Professional Packaging Services (PPS) has extended its packaging work for Bacardi into Russia, having worked with the global brand across Europe for the last six years. Liaising with Bacardi
Specialist conveyor belting firm Rydell Industrial (Belting) has launched a range of industry certified metal detectable cords and belts suitable for use by the food industry. Deteriorating conveyor belts have previously
The corrugated packaging sector has reduced its carbon footprint by a further 4.8% over the three years up to 2011, according to FEFCO figures. The average carbon footprint of corrugated packaging
An EU project has developed biodegradable composite packaging reinforced with hemp and flax fibres for poultry and meat. Supported by funding under the EU Framework 7 Research and Development Framework Programme, the
HB Fuller has launched two adhesives to help customers get food products packaged and shipped faster. SFA8605 Solvent Free Laminating Adhesive is suitable for snack applications including stand up pouches for
An EU project is aiming to use active packaging to improve barrier properties and intelligent packaging to give consumers more product quality information. One part of the project is to create
Avery Dennison has formalized a company-wide policy to promote responsible paper sourcing and procurement. Developed with support from the Rainforest Alliance, Avery Dennison’s policy commits the company and its businesses to:
Self-adhesive label specialist Herma recycled some 185 tonnes of surplus release liner from its material production process through a Europe-wide recycling initiative in 2012, helping it offset the carbon emissions from its 74-strong
UPM Raflatac has signed a cooperation agreement with the French subsidiary of Aliplast for release liner recovery. Aliplast is an Italian company specializing in the collection and treatment of recovered plastic
UK-based CS Labels is to continue its investment in digital printing technology into the 2013-14 financial year, after spending more than £1.5 million in the last 12 months. The company
Louis O. Werneke, the founder of Werneke Ink, passed away on March 31, 2013. Born in 1926, he was nicknamed “Inky Lou” and began the design of the first water-based
An innovative colour changing label which tells consumers how fresh their food is could hit supermarket shelves in the UK next year, says developer UWI Label. The company is hoping the
Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is putting hot tea in the spotlight this spring. Dunkin’ Donuts has unveiled a new look for its packaged
Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the release of the GT800 printer, the newest addition to Zebra’s broad line of desktop printers. The GT800 is built for fast, reliable and efficient
Eagle Packaging Machinery has made some notable changes to its BOXXER Case Erector Loader Sealer System, having recently taken on a project that required case packing different shaped jugs. The
Heineken this week unveiled its first ever interactive beer bottle at the Milan Design Fair, as it seeks to inspire ‘new memorable brand experiences’ via design, technology and innovation. The ‘Ignite’
Migration levels of nanosilver into PVC packaging are below conventional migrant limits but the effects of nanoscale particles remains unclear, according
Meet Tetra Gemina® Aseptic! A family of high performing carton packages for aseptic beverages. Now available in three shapes and
Leo Luxe, global packaging design, printing and manufacturing supplier showcased its new luxury packaging concepts at Packaging Innovations 2013 (NEC,
Obeikan MDF combine more than 75 years of experience in wooden packaging with innovation and technology to offer high quality
Culinaré Exquisite Foods has linked up with NXL Design to create a range of branded sandwich packaging designs for its
Packaging adhesive products used within the chilled and frozen ready meals sector require high quality and reliability to maintain packaging
National Flexible have worked with the Wise Owl Snack Company to provide film for their new range of bagged snacks
Redpack were chosen by Vince Cable Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills as the venue for the launch
Mondelez has filed a patent for chocolate bar packaging featuring multiple holographic images that change depending on the angle you
Award winning IPS (Intelligent Packaging Solutions) has recently launched its new “Desto” cup, an innovative frozen ready meal packaging format.
Sleever International awarded at ART of PACKAGING in labeling category :main competition in Poland First paticipation fo Sleever International wiht
For many consumer goods and beverage companies, labels allowing customers to effectively interact with their brand, are considered the Holy
Geeta’s Foods has linked up with design agency Sphere Communications to unveil a new look to its range of premium
Gin brand Beefeater has unveiled its new limited edition bottle called #MyLondon The design has been developed using 1,000 images
Design agency Carter Wong has worked with Unilever to rebrand its ice cream product Cornetto The iconic brand has been
Beam Global owned Irish whiskey brand Kilbeggan, has re-launched with a refreshed brand identity and new packaging designed by Bulletproof
Processing equipment supplier Multivac is launching a vacuum chamber machine for packaging long food products, such as cylindrical sausages and
Captain Birds Eye is the signature icon for the fish fingers, but there may be a new Captain in town.
Fast food restaurant KFC has allegedly pledged a better bucket. After pressure from Greenpeace devotees from around the world, KFC’s
Fuel For Adventure Ltd., a British firm that helps fuel Olympians, adventurers and sports stars from across the world, has
Supported by funding under the EU Framework 7 Research and Development Framework Programme, the Traysrenew project began in 2010 with the end aim
Mondelez has reported growth through innovation in the atypical French market that favors premium and dark chocolate more than most
Procap, a European company in the plastic caps and closures industry, has acquired Schoeller Cap Systems located in Germany. Procap
According to the latest glass recycling industry data published by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE), the average glass recycling
Introduction There comes a time when the ends of a conveyor belt must be joined. Whether a first time installation, replacement
Introduction The fast pace of most processing industries means it is becoming more and more automated, to both ensure output
Pioneering glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has come up with an innovative new spice jar which can be used with two
The land area used to grow crops for bioplastic is “nowhere near” being in competition to food and feed, according
EU packaging firms are concerned the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is not consulting the industry enough in its discussions
Tingz are new sugar-free sweets made from natural, sustainably sourced ingredients from the award-winning company Peppersmith. In fact, they actually
When it comes to food and beverage packaging, consumers are most likely to pay more for value-added features that relate
Beginning on April 1, 2013, in select areas, McDonald’s is unwrapping a fresh new flavor experience—Premium McWrap. The new meal-size
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