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Cardia launches compostable bubble wrap
Liz Gyekye, 18 May 2012Cardia Bioplastics has announced the launch of its compostable bubble wrap
HP prepares to axe up to 30,000 jobs: reports
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is considering cutting up to 30,000 jobs, representing roughly 10% of its workforce, in order to turn around its ailing business, according to media reports
Potts Print expands carton capacity with £1.5m press buy
Packaging and commercial print group Potts Print is to expand its capacity with two new presses from Heidelberg that were signed for at the Drupa print show
Unite plans to continue MMP battle into 2013
Unite has said that it has plans in place to keep its dispute with Mayr-Melnhof Packaging going into next year
In-depth
APP faces up to its numerous green critics | Profile
Asia Pulp & Paper has been in the headlines for years and they haven’t always been positive. Liz Gyekye spoke to the group’s European sustainability manager Liz Wilks to give...
Aiming at the emotional sweet spot | Markets
With so many players, how can you gain shelf impact in the highly competitive confectionery sector? By Simon Clarke
Print to make packs shine | Print Innovations Insiders’ Guide
Creating a vibrant pack can be tricky but the power of the latest print technology can make a difference. Simon Creasey looks at the processes and the innovations
Corrugated
Rigid Containers appoints new financial director
Corrugated group Rigid Containers has appointed Lars Maynard as financial director
Flexible Plastics
NXL creates Lowry inspired packs for Riley’s premium sausages
NXL Design has refreshed Manchester-based Riley’s range of premium sausages in a bid to strengthen...
Packaging News TV
Challenging times require a bold strategy at AGI-Shorewood
Cartonboard
Potts Print expands carton capacity with £1.5m press buy
Packaging and commercial print group Potts Print is to expand its capacity with two new...
Rigid Plastics
Asda switches Chosen By You salad dressings from glass to plastic
Asda is to launch its Chosen By You salad dressing range in new 250ml PET...
Glass
O-I unveils jar with ‘mess free’ rim
Glass giant O-I is testing a new jar with a different shape of pouring spout...
Metal
Pepsi Italian packaging handed new twist from Rexam
Rexam’s Fusion aluminium bottle is being trialled by PepsiCo Italy for its lemon flavoured cola...




















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