Be sure about Plastic Packaging Tax

Be sure about Plastic Packaging Tax

Nov 28, 2022 | Packaging

The Vending and Automated Retail Association (AVA) is recommending that operator companies contact their suppliers and get written evidence that they are register for the UK Plastics Packaging Tax. The tax, which came into effect on April 1.  A tax of £200 per tonne...

Are you aware of plastics packaging tax?

Oct 25, 2022 | Packaging

According to the Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) very few manufacturing and importing businesses have registered under the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). The Treasury’s own survey suggests that only 10% of businesses are aware of the tax.  However, the...
Deposit return schemes – the latest

Deposit return schemes – the latest

Oct 25, 2022 | Packaging, Vending News

Deposit return schemes are on the cards across the home countries, but where do things stand right now? The Vending and Automated Retail Association (AVA) has the latest. Scotland continues to drive towards their implementation date of 16 August 2023. Whether you are...
New printing service launched for disposables

New printing service launched for disposables

Oct 14, 2022 | Packaging

Disposables manufacturer and supplier, Herald has launched a printing service led by printing expert and catering disposables consultant, Leyla Koroglu.  Herald has appointed a bespoke packaging manager to oversee and deliver its new printing service, which means...