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Canpack Group joins UN Global Compact
The Canpack Group has joined the UN Global Compact, as part of its sustainable development strategy and corporate culture.
Hyperion Materials completes acquisition of AFC Hartmetall
Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a developer of hard and super-hard materials for a wide range of demanding applications, has completed the acquisition of AFC Hartmetall.
Canned food contributes to healthy diet
BNF says ‘ditch the January diet and keep healthy eating simple’ to save time and money this New Year.
Ausnutria and Trivium to open Infant Nutrition can manufacturing plant in 2020
Answering the growing demand for infant formula products, Ausnutria and Trivium have embarked on a brand-new joint venture facility at Ausnutria’s production site in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.
Revealed: the worst areas of the UK for metal recycling
The nation’s worst offending areas for not recycling metal have been revealed, with approximately one in five Brits admitting they rarely or never recycle household metal.
Pepsi launches Pepsi Café
Pepsi has announced Pepsi Café, a new beverage debuting in the US in April 2020, that blends the taste of deep coffee with the refreshing taste of a Pepsi cola.
Vita Coco certified B Corp
Coconut water brand, Vita Coco EU, has been certified as a registered B Corporation. It was recognised for its investments in local farms and educational programmes around the world.
Trivium’s Hansa seafood can named WorldStar winner
Trivium Packaging’s Hansa shaped seafood can for Orkla Foods Norge’s Stabburet mackerel filet has been named as a coveted WorldStar winner, capping an outstanding year for this unique can and the team behind it.
Alupro responds to latest Scottish DRS report
A new report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee calls for the Scottish government to ensure that the scheme is “accessible and available to all”.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Bunting opens Austrian sales office
As it focusses on developing its business on the European mainland, Bunting has opened a new sales office for Central and Northern Europe in Vienna, Austria.
Hoffmann Neopac acquires CM Packaging
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality plastic and metal packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has acquired metal packaging partner, Netherlands-based CM Packaging.
Jennifer Heathcote joins UV curing systems manufacturer GEW
Jennifer Heathcote has been appointed as business development manager at GEW, the industry manufacturer of Arc and LED UV curing systems based in the UK.
CMB supports Christmas toy appeal
Carnaud MetalBox (CMB) are proud supporters of the local Rotary Club’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal.