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Faerch teams with Tesco for closed loop recycling initiative

Rigid food packaging firm Faerch has expanded on its role in Tesco's PET tray-to-tray recycling programme called Back of Store.
Statement on the Spirits Packaging Summit 2021

We have unfortunately had to postpone this year’s Spirits Packaging Summit, which was due to be held on 8 December at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh.
Nivea launches new EcoRefill Hand Soap

Personal care favourite Nivea has announced a category first with a revolutionary new product that uses innovative technology to deliver an advancement in hand cleansing.
Luxury Packaging Awards 2021 | Shortlist

Packaging News reveals the shortlist for this year's Luxury Packaging Awards. The winners will be revealed next month with more on the presentation coming soon.
PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 5 November 2021

Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.
Nush relaunches dairy-free cream cheese in recyclable, snap-on lid, pack

UK-based Nush Foods has relaunched its dairy-free cream cheese – made from almond milk – in recyclable cups with snap-on lids, made by Greiner Packaging.

Paul Davidson | Tackling the plastics packaging challenge

Following a well-received talk at the Environmental Packaging Summit 2021, UKRI's Paul Davidson reflects on the event, plus COP26 and examines the complex issue of plastic packaging's role in a greener future.
Philip Chadwick | PM’s views will have an impact

The Prime Minister's comments on plastic could have a real impact on the public's attitude towards recycling, writes PN editor Philip Chadwick
Margaret Bates | Recycling: You bet your planet it matters

The OPRL's Margaret Bates says that it's vital to recycle packaging and take note of shifting consumer behaviour

Boxing clever in 2021 | Supplier Analysis – Cartons

The combined effects of the pandemic and Brexit have been a challenge to say the least. Waqas Qureshi reports back from the cartons sector on its recent performance with our panel of industry experts
Return to service | Supplier Analysis – Foodservice

Waqas Qureshi caught up with three packaging specialists in the foodservice packaging sector and found that the market is recovering following the Covid-19 restrictions.
Accessible packaging | Special Report

Philip Chadwick finds out why the charity RNIB is shifting its focus on packaging and how technology can help blind and partially sighted people when shopping.

Delta Global launches Net-a-Porter advent calendar packaging

Luxury packaging solutions provider Delta Global has teamed up with Net-a-Porter to launch its 2021 ‘25 Days of Beauty’ advent calendar.
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2021 | Knoll to launch premium board platform

Knoll Prestige Packaging will be officially launching its KnollLuxe Premium Board Platform at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, 1&2 December, Olympia, London.
Delta Global unveils eco-friendly FutureBox

Luxury packaging company Delta Global has launched the FutureBox, an innovative new packaging design that it calls “the ultimate luxury box for the future of our planet.”

AA Labels rolls out new appointments

AA Labels has announced appointments to support on-going growth and the launch of a new service at its Peterborough headquarters.
Robinson appoints new group marketing manager

Plastic packaging specialist Robinson has recently recruited a new group marketing manager.
Macsa ID UK expands technical sales team

Coding and marking specialist Macsa ID UK has appointed key technical sales managers to support growth.
JDO makes key appoints for New York office

JDO has appointed a new client director and design director as it looks to build on its work with major brands in the USA.

Profile – Iain Ferguson | For sustainability, Co-op has a lot in store

Waqas Qureshi speaks to Iain Ferguson, environment manager at The Co-op, about recycling, food waste, and the roll-out of the retailer’s flexible packaging recycling scheme among other developments.
Profile – Tom Fiennes | Britvic looks to science

Soft drinks specialist Britvic has set itself a range of sustainable targets to hit over the next few years. Commercial sustainability director Tom Fiennes speaks to Philip Chadwick about recycling, carbon reduction and EPR.
Profile – Gian DeBelder | P&G looks for the ‘Holy Grail’ of recycling

Gian DeBelder, technical director for R&D packaging sustainability at Procter & Gamble speaks exclusively to Waqas Qureshi about sustainability, working with NGOs and the group’s ‘Holy Grail’ recycling initiative.

Needham Group unveils £30m expansion blueprint

Laser, coding and ink technology specialist Needham Group has announced expansion plans based on revenue growth forecasts.
Beatson Clark invests £1m on on-site recycling facility

Glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark is investing £1m in expanding its on-site recycling plant in South Yorkshire and installing new, more efficient equipment
SIG invests €12m in a new Tech Center Europe

SIG is investing €12m in a pilot plant of its new Tech Center Europe, which will be located close to SIG’s packaging plants in Linnich, Germany.

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