New solvent barrier solution from RPC Moirans

RPC Emballages Moirans has developed a new barrier solution for its range of blow-moulded containers up to 30 litres. Providing an effective barrier against solvent-based...

‘Breathtaking’ gin bottle launched to mark Platinum Jubilee

A limited edition gin bottle commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been released by Silent Pool Gin. The bottle was provided by glass packaging specialist,...

Thin walling delivers the whole package

Thin walling has long been a practice in primary food and medical packaging to save material, showcase brand quality and maintain manufacturing standards. Nigel...

Businesses urged to prepare now for DRS to go live in 2023

BIFFA is urging businesses selling drink to prepare now for the upcoming launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). In August 2023, Scotland will become...
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Diet and nutrition survey results: Scotland vs the UK

THE National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) results for Scotland have been published by FSA Scotland. This comprehensive analysis of diet and nutrition for Scotland...

Packaging innovation allows for new recyclable Asda blueberry packs

ASDA has launched fully recyclable packs for its blueberries, thanks to a new packaging innovation. The supermarket said the packs have been designed so that...

Don’t leave it too late to automate

Unlike many of our European counterparts, the UK has been slow to automate. But a perfect storm of Brexit and Covid-19 is set to...
Salsicciamo products

Linerless labelling brings host of benefits to artisan sausage producer

SALSICCIAMO, a UK-based artisan Italian sausage producer, is said to have made 'significant advancements' in production after switching to Ravenwood’s linerless technology and the...
Fibre-based packaging

Fibre-based solution with hatch design speeds up unpacking process

DS Smith and Finnish fresh herb and salad producer Famifarm Oy have teamed up on a project to create a recyclable fibre-based packaging solution...

New FUSION bowl ‘ticks all the boxes’

WK Thomas has launched its new FUSION bowl, a container that is said to fill a gap in the market and offer “ultimate convenience...