Packaging

UPM’s Speciality Papers division has launched a new range of food-safe kraft papers including a new translucent paper that can be used as an alternative to plastics.

Worldwide parcel volumes exceeded more than 100bn for the first time last year according to the latest research from Pitney Bowes – before the spike in online ordering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

MSO Cleland has invested in state-of-the-art printing and finishing kit as part of a £5m spend to expand its packaging operations that will also create 35 new jobs.

Premier League champions Liverpool have teamed up with Cadbury and HP to produce limited edition Dairy Milk bars for tens of thousands of fans.

Heidelberg UK’s product management and sales teams are gearing up for next week’s global online event, which will allow customers to set up one-to-one sessions with experts based on their specific...

Koenig & Bauer is to shed up to 900 positions as part of cost saving and realignment moves to “safeguard the future” of the venerable industry supplier.

Ribena has teamed with Transcend Packaging to develop a bendable paper straw for its juice cartons – the first major juice brand to do so.

Durham Box has added the white UV LED ink option to its EFI Nozomi corrugated printer as the business expands its offering into new markets including e-commerce.

Corrugated box volumes have improved at DS Smith and the group has seen “a return to positive growth” following the initial impact of Covid-19.

Heineken UK is replacing plastic rings with a new cardboard topper on multi-pack tins of Heineken, Foster’s and Kronenbourg 1664.