Sixth sense: a time to act

The recent update to the BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials has put the safety and quality of packaging materials - and...
Cups being placed in collection point for recycling

Recyclable cups hit the right note with music festival fans

A recyclable festival cup, which was introduced one year ago to help meet circular event goals in Denmark, has been hailed a success. At Smukfest...

Green credentials bring cost savings to food firm

A Scottish food manufacturer has saved a reported £375,000 per year following a raft of improvements in its environmental measures, including savings on packaging. Farne...

Coca-Cola launches personalised cans in partnership with homeless charity

CONSUMERS will have the opportunity to personalise special packs of Coca-Cola with a name and Christmas image this festive season. The initiative is a collaboration...

7UP launches new ‘bright and confident’ visual identity

PEPSICO has undertaken a 'major overhaul' of its 7UP brand with the launch of a new visual design for the drink. The organisation said that...

Smurfit’s shelf-ready solution

Smurfit Kappa has produced a shelf ready packaging (SRP) solution for Sainsbury’s own branded sliced cheese ranges. The new SRP replaces a vacuum formed...

Graham’s Dairy delivers milk in recyclable cartons with tethered cap solution

GRAHAM'S Dairy is poised to become the UK’s first dairy to roll out fresh milk to retailers in fully recyclable cartons using tethered caps. The...

Team spirit: dedicated workforce helps drive QAS expansion plans

THE upcoming installation of a fourth bottling line at QAS Group’s Kirkcaldy site will mark the latest investment milestone for the business in its...

Understanding brand DNA is key to business growth

Chris White, founder and managing director of brand design specialists This Way Up, who have an office in Glasgow, tells Packaging Scotland how to...

Faerch Plast reveals global expansion plans

IN line with a long-term growth strategy, Færch Plast A/S (www.faerchplast.com) has announced International expansion plans. One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of high performance plastic...