Packaging

Switch focuses on in-store bakery products

Sainsbury's revamps bakery packs to cut plastic

Sainsbury’s has turned its attention to bakery products in its latest move to reduce plastic packaging in favour of paper-based alternatives.

Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper (centre) with Coveris staff

New MP opens Coveris VSP manufacturing facility

New Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper has officially opened Coveris’ new conversion hall at its flagship polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire.

High-level conversations were happening across London’s ExCel

London Packaging Week hailed a success 

London Packaging Week organiser Easyfairs has hailed this week’s 2024 event as a “real success”, with early indications suggesting a strong upward trend in overall visitor numbers.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps

Sirane shortfall revealed

The statement of affairs for packaging converter Sirane, which went into administration in July and was subsequently bought by Coppice Alupack, has revealed that Sirane had an estimated deficiency of...

James Cropper: sales at its paper division were down 45%

James Cropper reports positive start in trading update

James Cropper said it has made a positive start to the financial year in a trading update released today (4 September).

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

DS Smith updates on trading as IP deal remains on track

DS Smith has issued a trading update in respect of the period since 1 May 2024 while confirming that its “combination” with International Paper remains on track.

Pet firm payout over packaging waste

A company specialising in pet accessories and treats has paid more than £66,000 to charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations for over 20 years.

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.

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.

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.