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Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling

A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive. Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...
YPS machine

YPS helps major cheese manufacturer prepare for peak pre-Christmas production

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has supported a major cheese supplier in preparing for its pre-Christmas peak production period by providing additional packaging capacity. The dairy...
ReZorce cartons

Development of ReZorce continues with backing of key players

REFRESCO, the world's largest independent packer and filler of juice, has given its backing to ReZorce as a new partnership resumes development on the...
The University of Aberdeen

New system to tackle food fraud by identifying rogue ingredients

THE University of Aberdeen has developed a 'robust, reliable, and highly-sensitive' tool that quickly identifies rogue ingredients in foods. The MEAT-iCode system combines proteomic testing...

Genius Foods partners with Loma to enhance quality control at Bathgate bakery

GENIUS Foods has announced a 'significant' upgrade of its quality control processes across key manufacturing lines at its Bathgate bakery. The specialist in gluten free...
Whisky bottle with atmospheric background

This one’s a Keeper: packaging helps bring special edition whisky to life

THE Label Makers has teamed up with Wolfburn Distillery to produce packaging for The Last Keeper, a special edition single malt Scotch whisky created...
Food packaging range from Sabert

Sabert launches updated version of its Deli2Go range

SABERT Corporation Europe has announced the launch of a new version of its compact Deli2Go range. Described as 'perfect' for chilled foods and side dishes,...
Wine bottles in a box

Glass packaging specialist set for Vineyard & Winery Show debut

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has revealed it will make its first appearance at the Vineyard & Winery Show, showcasing its range of wine bottles...
Laser coder for drinks

Domino unveils new laser coder for high-speed drinks production

DOMINO Printing Sciences has announced the expansion of its laser coding portfolio with the launch of the Dx1060i CO² laser coder. Engineered for high-speed environments,...
Glass bottle for functional drinks

Glass packs help bring positive energy to functional drinks brand

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has produced a 420ml multi-dose glass bottle for functional drinks brand UNROOTED. The brand previously used a standard 500ml bottle....