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It provides an offsite solution to solve the pallet stability issues that cause goods to get damaged in transit, costing companies thousands of pounds in lost sales every year.

The Innovation Centre provides a facility that is designed to replicate its customers’ packaging operations and in-transit conditions without disrupting their day-to-day operations.

Lindum Packaging said early customer trials have delivered ‘excellent results’.

Prowrap has had an upgrade. Their product packaging will be supporting an exciting new look – made from 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard and printed exclusively with water-based inks. Designed to fit their sustainability objectives as a business, they are thrilled to be bringing these new and improved quality cartons to market.

As a leading manufacturer of cling film, aluminum foil, parchment paper and dispensers, Prowarp recognise that it is their responsibility to do everything we can to impact the industry – and the planet – in a positive way.

Boxes are a commonplace and classic representation of celebration and giving. They are a flexible option for gift packing and presentation on various occasions because they are available in various sizes, shapes, and designs.

On Earth Day 2023, here's presenting the Aashirvaad Organic Atta in a new paper-based packaging to help consumers take a step towards a sustainable lifestyle. The new packaging also includes a unique QR code to enhance sourcing traceability, and enables consumers to track the product to the group of farmers from whom the organic raw materials were sourced. Notably, the Aashirvaad Organic Atta is certified organic as per the National Programme for Organic Production of India and as per the National Organic Program of the US.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created Protector Bag ExpandForm, a paperbag solution with an expandable feature to safely rollpack mattresses.

Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. The solution is also customisable and can expand to different sizes while holding the mattress securely. The packaging is made with Mondi’s kraft paper, which is responsibly sourced and renewable, and can be recycled contributing to a circular economy. 

The reservation norms in present proposal would further protect the interest of domestic production of raw jute and jute packaging material in India, thereby, making India self-reliant in consonance with Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

With the support of new technologies and intelligent pack design, Wipak said it is taking its strategic pledge to reduce the company’s carbon footprint to zero by 2025 to the next level.

“Choosing sustainability is not easy enough so that we can make significant progress as quickly as we need to. GreenChoice has been designed for one purpose only: to make the choice in favour of more sustainable packaging as easy as possible,” said Hery Henry, Wipak Group head of brand & sustainability.

Cambridge University spin-out Xampla has today launched its first ever consumer brand, Morro, as part of continued efforts to replace the most polluting forms of plastics with natural materials.

The company said its "Morro marque" is designed to provide a 'gold standard' that will indicate where high-performing, sustainable, plant-based materials have been used to make products in a way that is good for the planet. 

Upfield teamed up with Quantis, an international sustainability consultancy specialising in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), to measure its impact on the climate and the environment.

In addition to Flora margarine, Upfield makes more than 100 brands, including Rama, Blue Band, Proactiv, Becel, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Country Crock and Violife. The company sells its products in more than 95 countries, has 17 manufacturing sites throughout the world and employs more than 4,100 associates.

As airline travel approaches and exceeds pre-pandemic levels, travelers are seeking space-saving strategies for lighter bags. However, following travel advice from one TikTok video could lead to misunderstandings, warns Steve Brownett-Gale from pharmaceutical packaging company Origin.

“With the summer holidays in full swing, holidaymakers are naturally on the hunt for tricks and tips to make traveling abroad as easy as possible,” says Brownett-Gale. “However, one TikToker’s recommendation to swap your medication packaging for a Tic Tac box could see you banned from your flight.”