Designing desire: Frank Stephenson on the emotional power of luxury

Speaking at London Packaging Week, the visionary behind iconic road cars for Ferrari, McLaren, and Maserati explores how emotionally intelligent design is redefining modern luxury. At the heart of luxury lies a delicate balance between desire and accessibility, something not necessarily needed, but undeniably aspired to. Pursuing higher standards, refinement, and quality draws people toward […]

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Logistics is an “Unstoppable Force For Economic Growth” says Future of Roads Minister at Logistics UK Annual Conference

The UK logistics sector “lies at the heart of government’s plan for change” and is an “unstoppable force for economic growth”. The comments were made by the Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood during her keynote address at Logistics UK’s inaugural annual conference, at the QEII Conference Centre in London today (4 June). […]

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“To innovate, we must collaborate” – Masterpress emphasizes need for cross-industry collaboration amid EU PPWR impact

Last week, European packaging converter, Masterpress, invited us to its main headquarters in Białystok, Poland, providing a behind-the-scenes look at its operations and outlook on the European packaging industry. Established in 1996, Masterpress specializes in decorative packaging solutions, covering shrink sleeve and self-adhesive labels, as well as offering sleeve label application machinery, application services and […]

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Horticulturists recognised at Chartered Institute’s Annual General Meeting

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s annual general meeting concluded with a prizegiving ceremony recognising the exceptional contribution of horticulture professionals and students over the past year. The Aberconway Award for best horticultural dissertation was awarded to James Douglass from SRUC. James’ thesis investigated the relationship between different populations of the Scots Pine pathogen Curreya spp. […]

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Premium water brand tastes success after scooping national sustainability award 

Premium water brand Wenlock Spring has received high praise from judges after winning an award recognising the quality of its products and commitment to sustainability in the vending sector.  The family-run business won Best Sustainable Product in this year’s Vendies Awards at a ceremony held in London. The accolade recognises the company’s unwavering commitment to […]

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James Cropper Paper & Packaging unveils Rydal Eco White at PCD Milan: The cleanest, brightest white in a 100% recycled board

James Cropper Paper & Packaging has unveiled Rydal Eco White at PCD Milan, the global stage for beauty packaging. The new fibre-based material is comprised of 100% recycled fibre, and features a crisp, clean, and brighter shade of white compared to other recycled whites in the Rydal range. The substrate has already captured the attention […]

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Online Auction Sales – Entire Contents of a Filled Fresh Pasta & Packaging Facility formerly owned by Alibert 1967

Auction ends on: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 2pm (UK Time) and Thursday 15th May 2025 at 2pm and 3pm (UK Time) Auction description: Cottrill & Co have an exciting upcoming auction sale of the contents of a 12,500 square meter facility, capable of an annual production capacity of 9,000 tonnes, produced by some production lines, others […]

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Edith Bowman announced as host of Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets go on sale for the glittering ceremony

Acclaimed broadcaster Edith Bowman has been announced as the host of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets for the highly anticipated annual celebration go on sale today, Monday, 28th April. The celebration of Scotland’s very best food and drink producers will take place on Thursday, 4th September. The prestigious Awards will […]

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