Packaging

Cadbury's new Iced Latte flavour features the colour-changing print

Cadbury plays it cool with colour-changing print

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.

International Paper to close five UK packaging sites

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.

The company's management team with the five pouchmakers

Bakers ups BakPac capacity with double Galaxy Packtech install

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

Made-to-fit packaging can reduce delivery emissions. Image: Amazon

Amazon to install automated packaging machines across Europe

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.

James Jones acquires United Box

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

Performa Nova is available in grammages from 200-315gsm

Stora Enso completes acquisition; launches new folding boxboard

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

Open Imballaggi is located near Bergamo in Lombardy

VPK Group continues European expansion with Italian deal

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.

Hans Sohlström started in the role on Monday

Stora Enso restructure to reflect renewable packaging importance

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...

Earth Day 2025: Climate concerns drive buying behaviours for both B2B and B2C

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...

Cutts: Excited to be working with the Weedon Group team

The Weedon Group appoints new managing director

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

Palm had group turnover of €2bn (£1.66bn) in 2023. Image: Palm

Palm offers to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper

German paper and packaging group Palm has made an offer to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper (IP).

AIPIA: Packaging remains the most direct and reliable way to reach consumers

Brand Packaging Network launch aims to transform packaging into dynamic media channel

The Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) has announced the launch of the Interactive Brand Packaging Network (IBPN), a new initiative that aims to establish packaging as a...