PPWR is accelerating paperisation – how can the flexible packaging industry respond?

PPWR is accelerating paperisation – how can the flexible packaging industry respond? One of the longest-running stories in the packaging industry finally moved on to its next chapter in April, when the EU Parliament and European Council agreed on a preliminary deal for its Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR). PPWR – an evolution of […]
Parkside adds more innovation to Recoflex™ range with launch of recyclable metallised paper material

Parkside has further boosted its award-winning portfolio of sustainable flexible packaging materials with the launch of a next-generation recyclable metallised barrier paper. The metallised paper is part of the Recoflex™ range of recyclable paper-based solutions, which launched earlier in the year. It offers groundbreaking heat sealability, superb printability, and excellent barrier performance, and can be […]
Parkside partners with Beavertown Brewery, SMUG crisps, and CALM for Open Up mental health campaign

Parkside has used its unique flexible packaging capabilities to support a collaboration between Beavertown Brewery, artisanal crisp brand SMUG, manufacturer Yorkshire Crisp Company, and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), as part of an innovative campaign to start conversations around mental health. The campaign sees Beavertown offering a free packet of SMUG’s delicious Cheddar & […]
Parkside to spotlight compostable and paper packaging innovations at Korea Pack expo

Parkside is to shine a spotlight on its award-winning portfolio of flexible packaging solutions at one of the largest trade shows in Asia as it prepares to exhibit at Korea Pack in Goyang, South Korea later this month. As part of a co-exhibition with Korean machinery expert Tramax, Parkside will be bringing a wide range […]
Parkside solves paper packaging puzzle with versatile Recoflex™ range

Parkside is stepping up its efforts to help solve the global packaging puzzle with the launch of a range of recyclable paper-based flexible packaging materials. The new range of versatile Recoflex™ papers are available as a single-ply or laminate in several specifications, and offer durability, barrier performance, and excellent heat sealability, changing the game for […]
Parkside delivers cracking Easter donation to The Addy children’s charity

Staff at flexible packaging expert Parkside spent the Easter period giving back to their local community as they delivered a large batch of Easter eggs to The Addy, a local children’s charity. The Addy is a Knottingley-based charity situated on one of the most deprived residential estates in the UK, providing hot meals, support, and […]
Parkside celebrates customer survey with another year of success

Flexible packaging leader Parkside Flexibles is celebrating a year of continuous improvement after its latest customer survey revealed 100% of respondents were satisfied with Parkside’s service and product quality. The survey was carried out in alignment with ISO9001 standards as part of the annual BRCGS certification process. When asked how satisfied customers were with the […]
Parkside’s five-star partnership with Hoogly brings compostable tea packaging to UK hotels

Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has partnered with artisanal tea brand Hoogly to develop a compostable envelope for a new range of individually wrapped teabags for the hotel and hospitality sector. The new solution uses a laminate that combines Parkside’s compostable Park2Nature™ material with a high-performance metallised compostable film, NatureFlex™ NM, sourced from film specialist Futamura. […]
Parkside lays down template for female success in packaging sector on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, Parkside has used its own success as a powerful example of what can be achieved when the packaging industry provides women with a platform to excel in senior leadership roles. The flexible packaging innovator has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and recently announced a global management restructure which […]
Parkside lifts lid on latest flexible packaging innovation with recyclable PopflexTM lidding film launch

Parkside has launched its latest flexible packaging innovation, PopflexTM lidding film, providing a game-changing recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers. When paired with and weld-sealed to a matching PET tray, the film is designed to stay attached to the tray throughout the recycling process, reducing the risk of PET material contaminating PP and […]