Packaging

The five UK DS Smith sites proposed for closure have been confirmed and include one box plant and four sheet plants, as well as changes at other sites.

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent label printer Bakers, has hit a major production milestone, converting and shipping over one million digitally printed stand-up pouches in a...

Cadbury has launched a range of limited-edition Dairy Milk ‘Summer Edition’ bars in colour-changing packaging, in a playful debate over whether chocolate really belongs in the fridge.

Following its acquisition of DS Smith earlier this year, International Paper has confirmed a proposal to close five of its Packaging sites in the UK.

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent label printer Bakers, has boosted its capacity with the installation of two additional Galaxy Packtech pouchmaker machines.

Amazon is set to deploy advanced automated packing technology across its European network – including in the UK – to improve packaging for its customers and reduce waste.

UK-based timber processing firm James Jones & Sons has bought United Box as part of a wider acquisition project aimed at global expansion.

Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala.

Recycled board and packaging manufacturer VPK, which has several UK sites, has continued its European growth with the acquisition of Italian sheet plant Open Imballaggi.

Stora Enso is set to implement a new, leaner and flatter organisational structure with seven P&L responsible business areas to reflect the importance of its core business of renewable packaging in the...

Climate concerns remain a key issue for both consumers and businesses when buying printed products, with 40% of consumers saying they have switched brands on regular purchases because they were...

Independent corrugated packaging manufacturer The Weedon Group has appointed a new group managing director.