Packaging

Atkinson: "We’ve got some very good new business coming through"

Macfarlane confident despite challenging first half

Macfarlane Group has reported decreases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results but said it has responded effectively to a challenging period through various means.

Tests will be undertaken in the Fibre Development Laboratory at DS Smith’s Kemsley Paper Mill

DS Smith launches service for businesses to assess recyclability

DS Smith is rolling out a new service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging.

Coveris offers sustainable SourceTag labels

Coveris steps up security label production to combat shoplifting surge

Packaging manufacturer Coveris has given a major boost to its UK security label production following the recent rise in retail theft.

Brewer pays out £400k-plus over packaging waste failure

Historic Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has paid £414,000 to charity after failing to register as a producer of packaging for an astonishing 18 years.

IV Creative's leadership team took the reins of the combined entity in late July

DPS Digital merges with sister agency

Digital card specialist DPS Digital has merged with its sister company Intervino to form a full service e-commerce agency.

BPIF CEO Charles Jarrold praised the diverse, resilient industry

Power of Print set for packaging focus

The 2024 Power of Print seminar, which is now in its 14th year, will take place at Stationers' Hall in London on 5 November, this year with a strong focus on packaging.

M&S: working with its suppliers in order to make changes at scale

M&S puts garlic baguettes in paper packs

Marks & Spencer is claiming a UK first with a switch to paper-based packing for its garlic baguettes.

The first machine conversion at the Oulu site took place in 2021

Stora Enso supports growth with major funding agreement

Stora Enso has signed a new €435m (£372m) bilateral loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support growth in renewable, fibre-based consumer packaging board.

Coveris' new Miraflex II is capable of up to 500m/min

Coveris brings in new HD Miraflex press

Sustainable packaging company Coveris has taken delivery of a brand-new Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) Miraflex II eight-colour press at its Burnley factory, just months after buying a new 10-colour...

Google has researched solutions that prioritise both sustainability and performance. Image: Google Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide

Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how

Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...