Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?

Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
Diageo

Diageo investment about to bear fruit

Drinks giant’s Scottish operation gears up for summer bloom. IN July 2009, when the world’s leading premium drinks company announced plans to restructure its Scottish...
Shrink (left) and stretch (right) hooders, in this case the OMSAT53 and IS43 respectively (both from Gordian Strapping)

Stretch and shrink hooding: Approaches compared

Stretch hooding and shrink hooding are used to package palletised products of all kinds, from building materials to food and beverages. Gordian Strapping offers...
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Seeking a clear view of transparency

Transparent packaging for ready meals must set up and realise consumer expectations or risk failure, according to customer insight agency Engage Research. A new range...

Compostable packaging takes seed in the capital

INSPIRED by a simple cornstarch spoon, Joe Frankel is now the Managing Director of the fourth fastest growing firm in Scotland. The founder of...
Linx Printing Technologies

£6m HQ could be the missing Linx

Production will move to a new facility if the multi-million pound plan wins approval. INDUSTRIAL printer manufacturer Linx Printing Technologies is planning a £6m investment...
Tharsus, Brian Palmer and Ekko, Brian Williamson

Winning the war on waste

The task of reducing our carbon footprint still has huge untapped potential but some firms are stepping up to the plate. THE latest figures from...

Digital change is key to unlocking collaboration

TORONTO-headquartered co-packing software specialist Nulogy opened its first European office in Bristol a year ago. The business provides a cloud-based solution, which is used...

Giving sustainability a luxurious look

Luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand, explains Graeme Riddell, commercial director, Pusterla Pollards UNLIKE many of the wealthy celebrities and influencers who post...
Bimeda UK

Code of success is no secret

A slick production line is essential to the full spectrum of packaging manufacturers. THAT was brought home to Bimeda UK when the pharmaceutical and food...