James Cropper will use London Packaging Week to premiere the official trailer for ‘The Last Mill Standing’, an in-depth documentary exploring the UK’s last remaining specialist coloured paper mill

British master papermaker, James Cropper, will launch the trailer of an exclusive new documentary on its stand at this year’s London Packaging Week later this month.

Visitors to London Packaging Week will get the chance to discover the story behind the paper with the first public screening of the official trailer for ‘The Last Mill Standing’ at 1pm on September 16th.

On the website, restaurants can choose the dish to be served and explore suitable packaging materials with information on which material handles that food category the best and why. The website can then connect restaurants with verified suppliers, with a range of sourcing options.

Reportedly, the tray is plastic-free and made entirely from cellulose. It is described as 100% recyclable and is believed to take approximately 75 days to decompose – ‘significantly’ reducing its environmental impact, according to Copacol.

The pack can be stored in the freezer and cooked directly in the air fryer. This is expected to negate the need for consumers to handle the product directly, keep the air fryer clean and durable, and save time when preparing a meal.

The Italian manufacturer of primary cosmetic packaging was selected by Lancôme to develop and produce a premium container for its latest innovation: Absolue Longevity MD Anticipate The Cream.

Lancôme’s Absolue Longevity MD line is a longevity skincare range designed to reverse the skin’s visible biological age at every stage of life by targeting the underlying causes of the earliest signs of aging.

Nestle, opens new tab wants India to consult with companies when drafting rules for front-of-pack health labelling on food ‌and drinks to ensure it is done "scientifically," its chief executive said, amid a public debate on the lack of such measures in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has for years tried to implement some form of warning labels on packaging, but dropped a proposal after companies like Coca-Cola, opens new tab and industry ​groups representing the likes of Nestle in March opposed the measures, Reuters reported earlier this week.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures show a similar amount for 2025 (38%), and the remaining 63% of plastic packaging tonnage manufactured in and imported into the UK, 51% met the 30% or more recycled plastic threshold, 11% was either exported, intended for export or converted and less than 1% was exempt because it was used for the immediate packaging of human medicines

Plastic Packaging Tax revenue accrued by HMRC in the financial year 2025 to 2026 totalled £250m, decreasing by 4% compared to 2024 to 2025, which totalled £261m.

Limited-edition packaging can help brands create stronger consumer engagement and test new ideas, but it can also increase production, inventory and supply chain complexity. This article explores how brands can balance creative packaging with operational efficiency by using flexible packaging systems that support both innovation and long-term consistency.