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Sun Branding updates ODIN pack launch software
SBT, part of the Sun Branding Solutions group, is to roll out the latest version of its ODIN packaging launch software tool in June Read More »
Calling time on illegal logging | Special report – EU timber regulations
Getting a grip on illegal logging has been difficult but there now appears to be progress. Liz Gyekye reports on how new EU regulations on timber are giving the chance... Read More »
McDonald’s makes sustainable packaging commitment
Fast food restaurant giant McDonald’s has set out a vision to eventually source all its packaging from sustainable sources. Read More »
Ten brand giants form green packaging group
Ten US packaging giants have formed an association, modelled after Europen and Incpen, to represent the packaging industry and coordinate the sector’s environmental efforts Read More »
Eziserv in talks over dispensing system for refillable milk packs
Dispensing specialist Eziserv is in talks with two dairies about trialling filling machines for milk that would be used in supermarkets in conjunction with a plastic pouch Read More »
Korsnäs hikes prices for white top kraftliner
Folding carton manufacturers will have to bear the brunt of further cost rises after Korsnäs announced a price increase of £65 per tonne on all white top kraftliner grades Read More »
Government plans ‘transformation’ of UK energy market
The government is looking to “transform” the UK’s energy supply as it moves to replace a quarter of the country’s generation capacity in the next decade Read More »
Bird flu boosts Bunzl sales
A boost from bird flu cleaning products is set to help packaging and distribution group Bunzl increase sales, the company said this morning Read More »
Widdowson secures 1m egg-box distribution deal
Logistics specialist the Widdowson group has secured a 1m three-year deal to store and distribute moulded-fibre packaging to egg and fruit producers in the Read More »
Bunzl continues global acquisition spree as first-half profits rise 6%
Packaging and distribution group Bunzl has completed its seventh and eight acquisitions of 2010 as it revealed an 6% increase in pre-tax profit in the first half Read More »
Ineos Nova and DuPont to raise polymer prices in September
Ineos Nova and DuPont have announced packaging polymer price increases from next month Read More »
Corrugated transport system bids for Dyson engineering gong: video
A novel corrugated board contraption designed to help shoppers transport heavy loads by hand is vying for a major international prize Read More »
Laserpack to showcase pallet-edge protector at easyFairs London
Laserpack will be presenting its new pallet-edge protector at the easyFairs show in London in October Read More »
Asda reports falling sales and market share in second quarter
Asda has warned of an "age of austerity" due to increased taxes and decreased government spending after reporting falling sales in the second quarter of the year Read More »
Linx Printing Technologies appoints new managing director
Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has appointed Jennifer Honeycutt as its new managing director Read More »
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