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EC drops olive oil bottles ban
The European Commission has dropped plans to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles of olive oil, after widespread criticism from citizens, consumers and MEPs Read More»
Sun Branding Solutions to launch AR app to bring packs to life
Sun Branding Solutions is to launch an augmented reality (AR) app to show retailers and brand owners the potential of technology and to, what it calls, ‘bring packs to life’ Read More»
Paragon links with Tesco to create long-life asparagus packs
Retail giant Tesco has linked up with Paragon Print & Packaging to develop a film, which it claims, extends the shelf life of an asparagus by an extra two days Read More»
P&G links with PantoneLive
Colour calibration technology firm X-Rite has announced that Procter & Gamble (P&G), the global firm behind household brands like Gillette, will be using its PantoneLive product Read More»
Duo UK: Luxury packaging creates feel-good factor
Polythene packaging manufacturer Duo UK has carried out research to gain insight into consumer attitudes to gift and luxury packaging, particularly in the context of stretched household budgets Read More»
Braskem announces expansion of ‘green’ LDPE
Biopolymer producer Braskem has announced the expansion of its portfolio of renewable products with the launch of its new line of, what it calls, green low-density polyethylene Read More»
Mondi introduces new PolyWoven pinch bottom bag
Mondi has extended its portfolio with the introduction of a new PolyWoven bag. Read More»
GSK to axe 120 jobs at tablet packaging plant in Australia
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will axe 120 Melbourne jobs as it closes its tablet packaging business Read More»
Færch Plast’s latest appointments target new business in the north
Færch Plast has appointed two new business development managers, following the opening of its new manufacturing plant in Durham last year Read More»
Leo Luxe expands Folding Rigid Box collection
Packaging design agency Leo Luxe has expanded its Folding Rigid Box range Read More»
Business
Client Newswrap: Tyrrells up for sale say reports and Morrisons links with Ocado
Welcome to this week’s Client Newswrap, bringing you the latest from the world of retailers...
International
GSK to axe 120 jobs at tablet packaging plant in Australia
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will axe 120 Melbourne jobs as it closes its tablet packaging...
Cartonboard
Reid exits Contego as Filtrona completes £160m buy-out
Gerard Harford is to lead cartons group Contego Healthcare after Tom Reid stepped down as...
Corrugated
Smurfit Kappa recommences production after fire
Smurfit Kappa has announced that it has recommenced production at its paper mill in Birmingham,...
Flexible Plastics
Barry Twigg | A look at how the flexibles market has evolved
As National Flexible celebrates 20 years, chief executive Barry Twigg reflects on some of the...
Rigid Plastics
M&H Plastics creates bottles for Bio-tiful Dairy
M&H Plastics has worked with organic dairy drinks brand Bio-tiful Dairy to create a uniquely...
Labelling
Mercian and Pillbox in LinkedIn tie-up to integrate design and print
Label and carton specialist Mercian Labels and design agency Pillbox Design have partnered - through...
News Analysis
Time is ticking for EU food label regs | Analysis
New regulations on nutritional labelling are coming into force that will affect every single food...
Glass
Well-known celebs make a bottled wish
A group of well-known industry and celebrity figures have made, what they call, a wish...
Metal
Rexam claims first with thermochromic printed ends and photochromic ink
Rexam has claimed to be the first in the market to offer thermochromic printed ends...
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