Businesses urged to get ready now for new tax
AHEAD of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in April 2022, Southgate Packaging is urging businesses to take the necessary steps to prepare...
James Cropper appoints fibre operations group lead
PAPERMAKERÂ James Cropper has confirmed the appointment of Rob Tilsley as fibre operations group lead.
He will be tasked with driving growth of upcycled fibre within...
Report predicts growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology
A recent report on packaging holography has highlighted the growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology, the trade body behind the study has said.
The International Hologram...
Flexible packaging firm confirms trio of new board members
FLEXIBLE packaging specialist Parkside has appointed three new board members in a move described as adding almost 100 years of industry experience to the...
Global One-Pak enjoys record breaking year
Innovative packaging provider Global One-Pak (GOP) has revealed that 2014 was the most successful in the company’s 12 year history, with a massive 25%...
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...
Cullen unveils £5m expansion of Glasgow base amidst increasing demand
CULLEN has responded to growing demand with a £5 million investment to expand its Glasgow manufacturing operations.
Currently producing around 500 million products annually, the...
Macfarlane Group reports ‘good’ sales growth in first half of 2021
MACFARLANE Group has published its interim results for the first six months of 2021, which revealed that sales grew by 26.5% to £133.5 million...
Waitrose shopper survey reveals desire for food with a story
SHOPPERS are increasingly looking for food with a story, the Waitrose Food and Drink Report 2024 has revealed.
The retailer surveyed over 3,200 of its...
Corrugated manufacturer presses ahead with expansion plans
CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has revealed that a period of growth has resulted in the firm expanding its factory and investing in equipment...
