Packaging

International packaging manufacturer Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialist STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of its diversity action plan.

PackUK, a new scheme administrator launched by the government to help businesses reduce packaging usage and promote more sustainable alternatives, was launched yesterday (21 January).

Mondi has made good progress on the previously announced €20m (£16.6m) investment programme at its Neusiedler uncoated fine paper mills in Austria.

Koenig & Bauer Durst’s 5,500sph B1 folding carton press, the VariJet 106, has gone on permanent show at Koenig & Bauer’s Radebeul, Germany sheetfed division headquarters.

Sainsbury’s is trialling new paper-based packaging for avocados that features a bamboo mesh.

Macfarlane Group has acquired The Pitreavie Group, progressing its strategy to build its protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth.

Long-serving James Cropper executive Patrick Willink has announced his retirement.

A subsidiary of Ineos Group has achieved a “perfect circular solution” after producing a recycled polystyrene material suitable for food contact.

Lecta has gained food safe FSSC 22000 certification at its Leitza mill in Navarra, northern Spain.

Nottingham packaging firm The Wilkins Group is rolling out a ‘12 months of Christmas’ initiative, with a new fundraising campaign.