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ULMA Packaging UK to showcase advanced packaging solutions at British Leafy Salads Association Open Day 2026

Leading packaging machinery manufacturer, ULMA Packaging UK, will exhibit at the British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA) Open Day 2026, showcasing packaging technologies designed to support efficiency, product protection and automation across the fresh produce sector. The event is being held on 1 July at Chadwell Park Farm, Great Chatwell, Newport, Shropshire.

By Joanne 4 min read 09 Jun 2026

i2r North America achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal for sustainability performance

Aluminum packaging manufacturer ranks among top 1% of companies assessed

Joanne 4 min read 28 Sep 2026

ULMA Packaging UK brings integrated packaging automation to PPMA 2026

Exhibiting on Stand D20, ULMA will demonstrate a selection of its latest packaging technologies designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, maximise efficiency and enhance product presentation across a wide range of food applications.

Joanne 4 min read 10 Sep 2026

Labelling isn’t a printing problem. It’s an infrastructure one.

Most food operators run labelling as a handful of disconnected jobs. Stock rotation in one place, Food to Go in another, edge-shelf tickets somewhere else, design in a tool that wasn’t built for food, and print ordered from yet another supplier. Each works alone. None of them talk. So the same ingredient data gets re-entered by hand again and again — and every re-entry is a chance to get an allergen, a date or a price wrong. Labels run off one source of truth and print on Brother TD-series hardware — the same system from a single site to a hundred. The results show up fast. At atis, moving labelling onto one connected system cut manual labelling time by 60% and reduced food waste through tighter stock rotation. At patisserie group L’éclair, the same approach cut labelling errors by 80% and sped up production fivefold. Compliant ingredient and allergen labels on L’éclair’s pre-packed boxes — part of a fivefold jump in production after moving to one system.

Joanne 4 min read 16 Jul 2026

i2r launches innovative aluminium tray that eliminates absorbent pads

Leading aluminium tray producer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has introduced an innovative aluminium tray designed to eliminate the need for absorbent soakaway pads in fresh meat and seafood packaging.

Joanne 4 min read 14 Jul 2026

kp unveils Recyclable Mono Pet Fish Boards Designed for VSP Packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, has launched kp Evolve® Fish Boards, its latest innovation designed specifically for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) for processed fish.

Joanne 4 min read 22 Apr 2026

DataLase announces collaboration with Nordson ICS ahead of Metpack

DataLase, a global leader in laser-reactive technologies, has announced a product collaboration with Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS), a specialist in advanced precision technology systems, to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable, spray-applied laser marking solutions for bottles and containers.

Joanne 4 min read 14 Apr 2026

Dantex PicoJet supports APS Graphics’ strategic expansion into digital labels

Specialist digital label press manufacturer, Dantex Group, has recently completed the installation of a PicoJet 1200 DRS digital label press at APS Graphics. The move will enable the business to expand its short-run digital label capability.

Joanne 4 min read 18 Feb 2026

ULMA Packaging UK supports Orkney Crab’s move to high-performance thermoforming

Leading packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK has successfully supported premium seafood producer, Orkney Crab, in upgrading its packaging operation by installing a TFS 500 thermoforming machine. The move has helped the business improve efficiency, consistency and pack presentation for whole crab and lobster.

Joanne 4 min read 19 Jan 2026

ULMA Packaging expands Aftermarket team to strengthen UK customer support

Leading packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK is continuing to invest in its aftermarket operations, further strengthening the company’s long-term commitment to customer care, technical excellence and equipment performance. With a growing nationwide team dedicated to service, maintenance and spare parts, ULMA ensures its customers benefit from rapid, reliable support to maximise machine uptime and productivity.

Joanne 4 min read 04 Dec 2025

Durham Box to showcase e-commerce packaging innovation at White Label World Expo

Leading corrugated packaging manufacturer Durham Box will be exhibiting at this year’s White Label World Expo, held on 12-13 November at ExCeL London. In their inaugural appearance, the company will be at Stand E1084, in the e-commerce section.

Joanne 4 min read 05 Nov 2025

Krones strengthens its portfolio through acquisitions in process technology and filling and packaging equipment

With the acquisition of 60% of the shares in GHS Separationstechnik GmbH and the full takeover of the Dutch company Can Systems Worldwide (CSW), Krones is expanding its portfolio in both process technology and filling and packaging equipment.

Kim 3 min read 18 Sep 2025

MM Packaging’s multi-pack cartonboard solution just the tonic for Kingsland Drinks’ range of canned beverages

Kingsland Drinks has turned to MM Packaging to produce Fully Enclosed Cases for its multipack ranges of canned wines and ready-to-drink cocktails. The cartonboard solution helps spearhead Kingsland Drinks’ push into aluminium can formats and MM Packaging’s drive into the beverage market.

Joanne 4 min read 05 Sep 2025

MM Packaging’s GreenPeel packs wow at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2025

MM Packaging Deeside saw a surge in interest at this year’s Packaging Innovations and Empack show for its paper-based food tray GreenPeel. Already in use across Europe, the high-impact printed, sustainable tray was a hit with visitors to the business’s stand in Birmingham.

Joanne 4 min read 27 Feb 2025

UK retailers choose Greiner Packaging’s sustainable K3® r100 self-separating packaging solution for instant porridge pots

“We are excited to see so many UK retailers realising the benefits of our self-separating packaging solution.”

Joanne 4 min read 26 Feb 2025

Prowrap celebrating year of success with International Salon Culinaire partnership

Prowrap is celebrating the first anniversary of its groundbreaking Speedwrap Pro dispenser range by partnering with the renowned International Salon Culinaire competition as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week.

Joanne 4 min read 13 Feb 2025

GNAW Trials New 100% Recyclable Paper Wrappers Devoid of Harmful Microplastics for its Iconic Buttons Offer

Artisanal chocolate producer Gnaw continues to pursue its ambitious sustainable agenda in 2025 with the introduction of new eco-friendly pouches for their iconic Chocolate Buttons.

3 min read 04 Feb 2025

Solopress expands packaging solutions with new stand-up pouch packaging

Solopress, a leading name in UK online print services, is excited to announce its venture into the packaging sector with the launch of its new Stand-up Pouch Packaging. This move marks a significant step in Solopress’ commitment to providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for various industries, including food and beverage, health supplements, and beauty products.

Joanne 4 min read 31 Jul 2024

Kingsmoor Packaging achieves BRCGS AA+

Leading thermoforming business, Somerset-based Kingsmoor Packaging, has recently been awarded a AA+ grade from the BRCGS ( Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard) certification formerly BRC (British Retail Consortium) on its first unannounced audit.

Joanne 4 min read 08 Jul 2024

SEE unveils new top webs with significant plastic reduction for food packaging

SEE, a pioneer in packaging innovation and sustainability, is excited to announce the launch of three groundbreaking skin packaging top webs designed to set new standards in packaging efficiency and performance. The introduction of these high-performance, cost-effective solutions marks a significant milestone in SEE’s commitment to revolutionising the packaging industry.

Kim 4 min read 02 Jul 2024

Sustainable Packaging Drives Demand for Clean Peel Liners

According to Selig Group, a leading global manufacturer of tamper evident cap and closure lining materials, the company has seen a significant increase in demand for clean peel induction liners across Europe in the past year. This is being driven by producers looking for solutions that support their sustainable packaging strategies and minimise contamination of recycling streams.

Gina 3 min read 07 Jun 2024

H-Pack celebrates Great British Chippy with launch of ‘Great Taste’ range of products

Europe’s packaging one-stop shop, H-Pack Packaging has launched a line of products exclusive to fish and chip shops which it expects to appeal to high-end UK chippies that want packaging that stands out, while reflecting the quality of the food it holds.

Stuart 3 min read 07 Mar 2024

Antalis continues to expand internationally and has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pakella, a leading player in the distribution and manufacture of industrial and food packaging in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia

Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pakella, which specialises in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial and food packaging to various business customers.

Gina 4 min read 31 Jan 2024

H-PACK Launches HOT ‘N’ FRESH Brand

Europe’s packaging one-stop shop, H-Pack Packaging has launched a new brand Hot ‘n’ Fresh, providing a colour-coded, easy way for buyers to identify products based on the materials used.

Gina 3 min read 22 Nov 2023

Love at first bite

Already settled among Argentine consumers, bon-o-bon was the first bonbon to establish the ‘Sweetness Week’ with its classic slogan, “a bon-o-bon for a kiss”.

Gina 5 min read 25 Oct 2023

Smurfit Kappa’s innovative Design2Market Factory set for European expansion

Smurfit Kappa’s Design2Market Factory will be expanding across Europe after a successful first year in operation. The innovative facility, which enables customers to test and adapt their packaging on a small scale before market launch will be replicated across Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK.

Gina 3 min read 20 Oct 2023

Berry’s SuperCup Takes Reusable Role at Rugby World Cup

Berry Global’s SuperCup reusable plastic cup has helped spectators at this year’s Rugby World Cup in France enjoy their favourite beverages while enabling organisers to comply with the country’s ban on single-use plastic cups.

Gina 4 min read 20 Oct 2023

Aztec Label invests in second C-Touch Plate Processor from Fujifilm, as well as a PRC-1 water filtration unit

Aztec Label finalised an investment in Fujifilm’s C-Touch MK2 2530 Plate Processor and PRC-1 water filtration unit, at Labelexpo Europe 2023, Brussels, Belgium.

Gina 3 min read 11 Oct 2023

Paper bottle boost for UK retailers as major copacker announced

Leading sustainable drinks producer and co-packer Broadland Drinks is to become the UK’s largest filler of Frugal Bottles - the low carbon paper wine and spirits bottle - in a milestone partnership with Journey’s End and British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac.

Gina 4 min read 11 Oct 2023

Klöckner Pentaplast beats UK EPS ban with fully recyclable KP Infinity®

Ahead of the impending ban on Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) food containers in the UK from 1 October, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has confirmed that the conversion of its St. Helens site to fully recyclable Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) is complete.

Stuart 2 min read 26 Sep 2023

Eddie Edible Ink Printer Receives Kosher Certification

The direct-to-food printer now meets the strict standards set forth by a certified kosher organisation.

Gina 3 min read 08 Sep 2023

Nulogy to showcase digitalisation advantages for contract packers and brands at London Packaging Week

Gina 2 min read 05 Sep 2023

Avery Dennison launches first generation of decorative linerless solutions to reduce carbon footprint, waste and water used in packaging production

Stuart 2 min read 05 Sep 2023

Berry Creates Unique 100% rPET Bottle For New Sustainable Luxury Water Brand

A new luxury artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using exclusively 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles*, manufactured by Berry Global.

Gina 4 min read 04 Sep 2023

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