Robert Fell
Is the energy crisis really over?
It seems as though the worst forecasts expressed at the end of 2022 concerning the European energy crisis were not destined to come to fruition. Still, the state of play is far from perfect. Vladislav Vorotnikov reports
Starpack Students 2023 winners announced
The winners of this year’s Starpack Students competition were announced on 22 June in London, by the IOM3 Packaging Group.
Moravia Cans joins MPMA as associate member
Moravia Cans has become the latest can maker to join the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) as an associate member.
Canned Food UK supports Zero Waste Scotland to tackle Scotland’s food waste
Canned Food UK (CFUK), a campaign that champions the benefits of canned food, has leant its support to a new initiative urging people to take a fresh look at tins in a bid to tackle the twin crises of cost of living and climate change.
Tinpac joins MPMA
Tinpac, a multinational supplier of pre-formed and bespoke metal packaging, has joined the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association as an associate member.
Starpack Students deadline approaches
The deadline for the Student Starpack Awards, run by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and sponsored by the MPMA, is midnight on 7 April 2023 – entrants must design a gift pack for sparkling wine or champagne.
Disruption continues
Over two years have passed since the UK exited the EU, but feelings about Brexit remain raw for many British and European can manufacturers. Liz Newmark reports
MPMA renews collaboration with TV chef for canned food campaign
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has renewed its collaboration with TV chef, Theo Michaels, for a new Canned Food UK campaign entitled ‘Eat Like a King’.
Limited edition paint tins win industry accolade
P Wilkinson Containers and William Say has won the MPMA’s coveted Best in Metal Award for a set of limited-edition sample paint tins created for Liberty of London in collaboration with Farrow & Ball.
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UK consumer research says cans have lowest environmental impact
According to new research, UK consumers cite metal food cans as having the lowest impact on the environment over other forms of food packaging.
Envases paint can wins MPMA award
Envases Liverpool has won the MPMA’s Best in Metal Award 2021 for a specially designed container for Lick Home paint cans.
Student rocks in metal
A design student from Loughborough University in England has won a competition after designing a striking metal gift pack for gin which captures the colour, fun and nostalgia of traditional British seaside rock.
Treasured tins
A fun story that came to my attention recently was from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) who had launched a nationwide hunt to discover the UK’s most treasured tins.
Challenges ahead
This week, I thought I would bring to your attention the efforts of Robert Fell, director and chief executive at the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA). He will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge next month in aid of the World Land Trust (WLT).