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Berry Global’s 20 litre Optimum large container made from a minimum of 35% and up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, has been awarded UN approval for the carriage of hazardous goods, assimilated with water. The accreditation provides an important benefit for industrial and chemical companies, offering a reliable and …

Greencore Group plc (‘Greencore’ or the ‘Group’), a leading UK manufacturer of convenience foods, is delighted to announce that, in partnership with the Co-op and Sainsbury’s, it will soon commence ‘test and learn’ trials of an all fibre plastic free recyclable sandwich skillet in stores across the UK. The packaging, …

DS Smith, the FTSE100 sustainable packing company, has announced the appointment of Andy Berrisford as its new UK Managing Director for recycling. Andy will be responsible for the company’s recycling operations in the UK, helping customers to reduce waste and increase recycling rates. Andy joins DS Smith after 13 successful …

Dr. Silke Blumer, 34, has been Vice President Product Management and Strategy at Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, in Beringen, Switzerland, since April 1. In this role, the German is tasked to manage the strategies and products of the worldwide food business of the global company specializing in process …

The latest developments in primary and secondary packaging will be on display for industry professionals to discover when Packaging Innovations, co-located with Luxury Packaging, returns to London’s Olympia on 22 & 23 September 2021. Eco-friendly packaging is high on the agenda as the industry looks to reduce its environmental footprint, …

Schoeller Allibert, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of returnable and recyclable plastic packaging solutions to the food manufacturing sector, has announced the creation of a dedicated sustainability taskforce in the UK to guide and advise customers on evolving regulatory measures regarding plastic packaging – particularly relating to intralogistics. Nick …

DS Smith, the leading sustainable packaging company and Europe’s largest recycler of paper and cardboard, has today announced a renewed partnership to manage around 7000 tonnes of paper and card for recycling from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council (RBBC). Underlying the council’s commitment to ensure UK recycling, material collected from …

Adaptsys, leaders in component carrier tape manufacture, has introduced the Re-flex II compact pocketed-tape forming system, an affordable way to produce protective packaging on demand for engineering components such as small springs, stampings, and moulded or machined parts. “Pocketed tape, also known as carrier tape, is a proven and efficient …

The six new facilities located in Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Ireland are an addition to the more than 50 service centres that Tosca operates across the world. Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling for food supply chains, is expanding its service centre network in Europe with …

Smurfit Kappa Group, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Cartones del Pacifico, a leading paper-based packaging company in Peru. The acquisition represents an important milestone for the …