DRS: prepare now to avoid future pitfalls
Exchange For Change, the organisation delivering the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has announced producer fees for all drinks containers will be set at...
The future of packaging is not more packaging
By Matt Boyle, sales director, food & retail, Europe, Metsä Board
IF there is one thing I hear repeatedly in conversations with food and retail...
Top brands unwrap seasonal packaging
WITH Halloween just around the corner and – whisper it – Christmas on the horizon, it’s that time of year when festive packaging starts...
Pulpex opens manufacturing facility near Glasgow
PULPEX, the packaging technology company behind an innovative fibre bottle, has opened its first commercial manufacturing facility near Glasgow.
Fitted for an initial capacity of...
Edinburgh pupils raise awareness of importance of food allergen labelling
AN Edinburgh high school has raised awareness on allergies and the importance of labelling on food with a sponsored walk.
Organised by Martha, of Portobello...
Plant-based alternative producers warn against proposed naming restrictions
PRODUCERS of plant-based alternative foods have warned that proposed restrictions on the naming of meat-free alternatives could exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis for consumers.
Under proposals...
Waitrose updates Good Food logo in response to demand for cleaner ingredients
WAITROSE has unveiled an evolution of its 'Good Health' logo, which was first launched in 2018.
Intended on helping shoppers more easily identify healthier choices,...
Refreshed packaging unveiled for Clydebuilt whisky
SCOTCH whisky bottler Clydebuilt has unveiled its new visual identity, refreshed packaging and updated range of single malts.
The new design features a bottle etched...
DRS panel explores reprocessing and redistribution of PET
DEPOSIT return scheme infrastructure partner Enviroo hosted a panel discussion at the Labour Party Conference last week, examining how PET collected through the UK’s...
SIG adds to Neo filling machine portfolio for aseptic cartons
SIG has announced it is expanding its Neo filling machine portfolio for aseptic cartons.
The two new additions are the SIG Neo XSlim 32 Aseptic...
