Packaging

Oswald: long career at Mondi

Mondi begins search for new CEO

Mondi chief executive Peter Oswald is leaving the business in what is viewed as a surprise move.

Consumers struggle to understand terms like ‘bio-based’, ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’ when it comes to plastic

Plastic packaging action confusing consumers

Swapping out plastic packaging for alternatives is confusing consumers and even having detrimental environmental effects, according to a new report on the grocery sector.

EFI Connect will feature a keynote ‘fireside chat’ between Jacobson (pictured) and Guy Gecht

Future focus for EFI Connect 2020

Workflow management, digital integration and growth marketing strategies will feature in the EFI Connect conference in Las Vegas later this month.

Hitchin: "We need to help marketers make more informed decisions"

Better education needed over eco-packaging

New research shows that while marketing professionals believe sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging is vital, their understanding of processes and terminology is poor.

The introductory e-learning workshops have already taken place

BPIF Cartons launches new e-learning platform

BPIF Cartons has launched a new e-learning platform for members, which covers all the key stages of carton production.

Glossop Cartons joint managing director Jacky Sidebottom-Every

New year predictions: Jacky Sidebottom-Every, Glossop Cartons

Glossop Cartons' joint managing director Jacky Sidebottom-Every hopes that print will start to shout louder to young people about the attractiveness of the industry as a career option.

Metsä Board is one of many industry names involved in the 4evergreen alliance

Paper companies join new fibre-based packaging alliance

Companies across the paper value chain are part of a new alliance that has been established to promote sustainable methods of dealing with fibre-based packaging.

Peat: "Short-term, the north site will cover Leeds and the north up to Scotland"

ePac UK to open second site

Digital flexible packaging specialist ePac will open a second UK facility in the north of England next year.

Multi Packaging Solutions was acquired by WestRock in 2017

MPS mulls Nottingham site closure

Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) is considering closing its manufacturing facility in Nuthall, putting up to 139 jobs at risk.

The straw is designed to be fully biodegradable in different environments

Stora Enso and Sulapac launch 'sustainable straw'

Stora Enso and Sulapac are launching a renewable and biodegradable straw to help combat the global problem of plastic waste.