Can Makers appoints new chairman
SIMON Gresty has been appointed chairman of the Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK.
Simon, who is general...
New study to determine whether aluminium can replace glass Scotch whisky bottles
STIRLING Distillery has partnered with Heriot-Watt University to find out if aluminium could replace glass bottles for its Scotch whisky.
Working with experts from the...
Mineral water brand opts for tamper evident closure solution
AMCOR has announced it is supplying its 28mm two-piece tamper evident closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg.
The Amcor...
Burger King brings augmented reality to customers via packaging
BURGER King has partnered with the creators of Angry Birds to bring augmented reality to customers.
The collaboration will see the fast food giant utilise...
Deli pot range is good to go
TRI-Star Packaging has introduced a new addition to its deli pot range which the firm said brings “more world-first packaging innovation” to the food-to-go...
Mondi supports paper-based packaging option for food products
MONDI has revealed details of its work to support Noel Alimentaria's choice of a paper-based packaging solution for food products that 'greatly' reduces the...
JD Wetherspoon faces £2.4m extended producer responsibility costs
EXTENDED producer responsibility tax is to cost JD Wetherspoon £2.4 million in the current year, the pub group has revealed in its annual accounts.
The...
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...
A unique coding solution for Yeo loyalty scheme
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has developed the unique coded lids for an extensive points-based loyalty scheme for Yeo Valley, known as ‘Yeokens’.
The scheme, the...
RE:Water to open new £2m facility as it ramps up production
RE:Water has announced a £2 million investment in a larger production site in Hereford.
The move comes as the sustainable aluminium bottled water brand looks...
