Jon Hughes


  • Amcor collaborates with industry leaders for Danish food packaging recycling project

    Amcor has joined a Danish consortium targeting circular food packaging. The CRISP project aims to deliver full-scale recycling of PE and PP food packaging from household waste, aligning with EU recyclability targets and Denmark’s EPR framework while advancing traceable, food-grade recycled materials.


  • Corplex demonstrates environmental leadership with Carbon Neutral Certification

    Corplex has achieved carbon neutral certification across its global operations. Covering the 2024 calendar year, the independently verified accreditation spans Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, underlining the manufacturer’s structured approach to measurement, reduction, and high-quality offsetting across its international footprint.


  • Drive-in racking vs carton flow: which storage system is better?

    Deciding between drive-in racking and carton flow systems ultimately relies on understanding product flow, inventory rotation and the performance targets leadership sets for the facility. Explore the differences between these two systems.


  • How UK industries are using technology to meet sustainability targets

    UK industries are hardwiring digital technology into sustainability strategies nationwide. From AI-driven efficiency gains to renewable integration and advanced water treatment, companies are using data-led systems to cut emissions, manage resources, and align regulatory compliance with commercial performance.


  • Co-packing community builds on strength and unity to meet the challenges ahead

    BCMPA reports continued growth and sets out plans through 2026. New members, expanded associate partnerships, and a full programme of exhibitions and events are positioning the Association to support contract manufacturing, packing, and fulfilment businesses amid rising cost pressures and regulatory change.


  • MM Packaging bolsters GreenPeel division with new appointment 

    MM Packaging has appointed Jonathan Craddock to drive GreenPeel growth. The move underlines a strategic UK push to help food manufacturers cut plastic use while maintaining shelf-life, line efficiency, and compliance with tightening packaging regulation.


  • Grace head combines aesthetics and circularity

    Amcor has launched Grace actuator for its all-plastic Wave pump. Designed to balance premium aesthetics with functional performance, the new head enhances dosing control while supporting recyclability, recycled content use, and compatibility with circular economy packaging requirements across personal care applications.


  • Xaar showcases braille inkjet innovation at global packaging events

    Xaar unveiled its latest whitepaper on digital braille printing. The company presented its findings at Labelexpo Asia and Packaging Europe’s DPP Conference, demonstrating how its Versatex Printbar enables high-build tactile varnish and compliant braille. The system delivers precision, accessibility, and flexibility for premium labelling and packaging production.


  • Ideal Heating veterans retire after combined 90 years

    Two of Ideal Heating’s longest-serving leaders have retired this month. CIO John Glanville and HR Director Debbie Skalli leave behind almost a century of combined service, marking the end of an era for one of the UK’s best-known heating manufacturers.


  • Pusterla 1880 UK strengthens business development team

    Luxury packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 UK has appointed Nathan Fage. As New Business Development Manager, he will focus on expanding the company’s presence across established and emerging sectors, including luxury food, drink, beauty, and cosmetics, while promoting its end-to-end design, manufacture, and fulfilment capabilities.