Veronica Chambers

Croxsons appoints new quality & technical manager

GLASS packaging firm Croxsons has appointed Veronica Chambers as quality & technical manager. Veronica has over 10 years of experience in the drinks and packaging...
Waitrose store

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...
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane ‘responding effectively’ to market headwinds

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has announced it anticipates the group’s financial performance for 2024 will be 'broadly in line' with its full-year expectations. The...
DS Smith Hungary investment

DS Smith ramps up eastern Europe expansion plans with €34.4m Hungary investment

DS Smith has announced a €34.4 million investment in its Hungary operations, supported by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency. The move will enhance the company’s...
Carton Pack S.p.A. has acquired Clifton Packaging

Carton Pack completes acquisition of Clifton Packaging

ITALIAN packaging production specialist Carton Pack S.p.A. has acquired Clifton Packaging Group, a UK-based manufacturer of flexible food packaging solutions. Carton Pack is a portfolio...
Coveris cast stretch extrusion line

Coveris confirms ‘extensive’ investment in UK site

COVERIS has announced an 'extensive' investment at its polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire. As the company's UK centre of excellence for technical barrier and...
Andy Cutler

Macpac appoints new sales engineer

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has appointed Andy Cutler as sales engineer with primary responsibility for the food market. Andy has spent over 20 years in...
Sam Robinson

ULMA Packaging UK appoints regional sales manager

ULMA Packaging UK has appointed Sam Robinson as sales manager NW (non-produce). He will cover north west England in his new role, extending from Cumbria...

Trade body warns ‘latte levy’ will disproportionally impact lower-income consumers

A trade body has warned that there is 'inadequate' evidence to show that the Scottish Government's proposed tax on single-use cups will meet the...

Buyer found for Renfrew-based spirits label manufacturer

A buyer has been secured for an 'at-risk' spirits label manufacturer, administrator FRP Advisory has confirmed. Michelle Elliot and Callum Carmichael of FRP were appointed...