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Are you liable for plastic packaging tax?

Businesses in the UK supply chain face clear obligations under the Plastic Packaging Tax, which applies to packaging containing under 30% recycled content.

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Bel begins global rollout of paper packaging for Babybel 

The move forms part of Bel’s broader objective to ensure that all its packaging is recycling-ready by 2030.  

Wisecap and Corvaglia form industrial alliance for beverage closures

Corvaglia will acquire a minority stake in Wisecap and contribute its injection-moulding tech and closure designs to the group.

Petite Palates launches baby meals using SIG aseptic pouches in US  

The products are filled using SIG’s aseptic process during which the food and the packaging are sterilised separately. 

Coveris completes wicketted bag centre of excellence in Hartlepool 

The Hartlepool facility brings together extrusion, reprographics, platemaking, printing and conversion on a single site.  

EcoCortec develops compostable VCI packaging ahead of EU waste rules 

The company is focussed on solutions that combine corrosion protection with end-of-life options. 

When to repair, rebottle or retire your IBCs

Knowing when to repair, rebottle or retire an IBC turns empties into assets—cutting cost and carbon while keeping safety and compliance watertight.