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Cardia launches compostable bubble wrap

Liz Gyekye, 18 May 2012
Cardia launches compostable bubble wrap

Cardia Bioplastics has announced the launch of its compostable bubble wrap

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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

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Potts Print expands carton capacity with £1.5m press buy

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

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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

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APP faces up to its numerous green critics | Profile

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...

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Aiming at the emotional sweet spot | Markets

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

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Print to make packs shine | Print Innovations Insiders’ Guide

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

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Corrugated

Rigid Containers appoints new financial director

Corrugated group Rigid Containers has appointed Lars Maynard as financial director

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Flexible Plastics

NXL creates Lowry inspired packs for Riley’s premium sausages

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...

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Challenging times require a bold strategy at AGI-Shorewood

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Potts Print expands carton capacity with £1.5m press buy

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...

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Glass

O-I unveils jar with ‘mess free’ rim

O-I unveils jar with ‘mess free’ rim

Glass giant O-I is testing a new jar with a different shape of pouring spout...

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Metal

Pepsi Italian packaging handed new twist from Rexam

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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