Harford system is ‘first choice’ for spirit bottlers

By Roy Green, MD, Harford Control Working with the Scottish spirit industry over several decades has been a long and very educational experience. By working very...
MAP tray solution for food

Coveris launches board-based MAP tray solution for food products

COVERIS has introduced a new board-based MAP tray solution for the meat, fish and poultry sector. The new BarrierFresh MAP trays are said to reduce...
Croxsons collaborated with Thatchers Cider to launch their newest innovation, Juicy Apple, by supplying bespoke 500ml glass bottles, each embossed with Thatcher’s name on the shoulder

A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges

REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market. Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...
Eden Mill gin bottles

Eden Mill unveils ‘striking’ new gin bottle

SCOTTISH distiller Eden Mill has unveiled a 'striking' refreshed look for its core range gin portfolio. Love Gin, Original Gin and Golf Gin each have...

Port Glasgow business helps firms reduce carbon footprint

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has proved its green credentials by securing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation. The firm, which specialises in whisky packaging, said the...

Two compartment design has the ‘X’ factor

A two-compartment flexible packaging design has been unveiled by RPC bpi protec, described as providing multiple benefits for sectors including food. The X-Dual Seal contains a...

Food packaging specialist retains BRCGS AA certification

COLPAC has announced the business has ensured it is a trusted manufacturer for food grade packaging by retaining its BRCGS AA certification for the...
Ishida system at Simply Roasted crisps

Crisp brand hails Ishida system as ‘Rolls Royce of bagmakers’

THE pack quality, accuracy and consistency delivered by an Ishida multihead weigher, bagmaker (Integrated Total Packing System (iTPS) and DACS checkweigher are reportedly helping...
Carling cans

Carling to hide retro cans in packs

CARLING is to mark 32 years of supporting British football by hiding 1,000 limited-edition retro cans inside promotional packs. Designed to take fans back to...

Lidl to launch packaging made from ‘ocean-bound’ plastics

LIDL will next month launch food packaging partly made from plastic collected from beaches around South East Asia. The supermarket said that the packaging will...