Pollard Experimental Perfume Club A packaging solution devised by rigid box specialist Pollard Boxes in close collaboration with its customer Experimental Perfume Club provides the perfect example of a premium pack that can also demonstrate strong sustainability credentials. The Experimental Perfume Club was established in 2016 by founder-perfumer Emmanuelle Moeglin as an open-access perfume laboratory where visitors could see the behind the scenes of perfume creation and produce their own bespoke fragrances. The success of the venture and the originality of visitors in the perfumes they de ..read more

Post Consumer Recycled Products from Measom Freer Do you need your products to be made in recycled plastic? With the focus on recycling plastic high on the agenda Measom Freer have successfully trialled the use of black recycled polypropylene in their injection moulded products. The plastic is extracted from recycled vehicle batteries and although the material is not food approved it is suitable for re-use in industrial and other sectors.  Measom Freer can manufacture to order any of their stock measures 0.5 – 150ml, scoops small to large, spatulas, fasteners, a wide variety of closures inc ..read more

Innovation, sustainability, and the latest developments in plastic materials and processing technologies were the key themes of the Berry Global stand at this year’s FachPack. Reflecting the exhibition’s major focus on sustainable packaging solutions, the Berry stand demonstrated how plastics’ versatility and design flexibility can continue to play a vital role in today’s environmentally conscious modern world. Plastics’ light weight means the material is a suitable choice for e-commerce packs to meet the demands of the fast-growing online shopping market. Both Berry Bramlage and Berry M&H ..read more

Seufert has won the Innovation Showcase at Packaging Innovations 2019 in London with its innovative PET Blue Ocean packaging material. The plastics expert offers tailor-made transparent packaging and — with this bluish material, which has up to 100% recycled content in its centre layer — makes sustainable packaging solutions possible. All exhibitors at Packaging Innovations 2019 in London were able to present their latest innovations in the Online Innovation Gallery before the start of the fair. The best innovations were nominated from all of the entries, including the PET Blue Ocean packaging ..read more

Leading label manufacturers, The Label Makers, has produced a range of striking new labels for a special release beer series by West Yorkshire-based Vocation Brewery. Noted for making bold statements with their modern brews, the craft brewery is giving traditional beer branding a wide berth, in favour of some vibrant designs to match the liveliness of their new releases. As a limited-edition initiative for 2019, the special release series consists of twelve new beers in can and keg formats, with each being released monthly. The range, which challenged their brew team to come up with twelve com ..read more

PPMA Total Show 2019, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, has been hailed an overwhelming success by exhibitors and visitors to the event at the NEC, Birmingham (1-3 October). Over 450 exhibitors and 2,500 brands showcased the latest innovations in smart manufacturing, processing equipment and packaging solutions for the following sectors: food and beverage, pharmaceutical, household producers, pet care, micro brewery and distilleries, FMCG and contract packaging. Long renowned by the industry as the perfect platform for launching new products, the 2019 show was no ..read more

ADF&PCD Paris returns in January 2020 with new co-located premium drinks packaging event ADF&PCD Paris, the world’s leading dedicated event for the aerosol, dispensing, perfume & cosmetic packaging community, is to return in January 2020 alongside a brand new show, PLD: Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks. This will create a new forum for packaging creators to share ideas and inspiration, and to source new suppliers and products from each other’s markets. ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 takes place on 29th and 30th January 2020 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, and has ..read more

Exciting new RUN-WET specification offers the ultimate in hygiene and cleaning efficiency for high care environments Loma Systems – leading manufacturer of high performance metal detectors, checkweighers and x-ray inspection systems for the global food and pharmaceutical industries – has introduced new RUN-WET® specification to its range of IQ4 Metal Detectors, specially designed to offer the ultimate in hygiene and cleaning efficiency for high care environments. Loma’s latest IQ4 Metal Detector conveyor is now available with a RUN-WET specification that has been developed to offer even higher ..read more

Latest Emplex MPS 7503 high speed, heavy duty band sealer features bespoke frame, conveyor transport system and EU compliant guarding Leading specialist in high performance packaging equipment for the food, medical, beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, Jenton International Ltd – part of The Jenton Group (www.jenton.co.uk) – has introduced an Emplex MPS 7503 heavy duty, high speed vacuum band sealer with custom designed frame, conveyor transport system and EU compliant guarding. Further underlining its commitment to reducing packaging weight whilst increasing shelf life and perform ..read more

Leading corrugated packaging manufacturers, Durham Box, has revamped BAD Co’s mixed multi-can beer pack. Inspired by American ale production, the beer brand needed an update on their selection pack, comprising of four different craft beer varieties. Durham Box has been servicing a broad segment of the corrugated market for the last thirty years. Their recent major investment in an EFI Nozomi C18000 digital press was key to completing the box revision and they were able to deliver on the customer’s brief, with the new cutting-edge technology providing impressive image quality and fast running s ..read more