Smurfit Kappa reports “excellent” Q3 performance
Packaging company Smurfit Kappa Group plc has released its Q3 trading update for the nine months to 30th September 2023.
Plastics ban now in effect, prohibiting single-use plastic nationwide
As of 1st October, the new regulations banning certain single-use plastics have come into place, restricting the sale of specific food packaging materials.
MULTIVAC unveils new Innovation Centre in Swindon
Packaging and processing company MULTIVAC UK launched its new Swindon-based Innovation Centre on 19th September.
Latest EPR agreement is a “mess”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has warned businesses not to be caught off-guard following further enforcement delays of the Extended Producer Responsibility.
Action on Sugar calls for ban on child-friendly HFSS packaging
Action on Sugar has called for products allegedly high in fat, sugar and salt to change their packaging so that they do not appeal to children.
EPR policy delay is “bittersweet”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”