McLaren Packaging lends support to Scottish Gin Awards
PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has announced it is sponsoring the Excellence in Branding category at the inaugural Scottish Gin Awards, which take place in...
Plastic-free water bottle scoops innovation design prize
A compostable water bottle has won an international plastic-free innovation design award.
The Cove bottle triumphed at the world’s first Plastic-Free Awards for sustainable packaging. Devised...
Contract packers support increased demand for drinks with added benefits
THE BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has reported that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is...
Maker of Nestlé cereals eye packaging evolution in new roadmap
THE makers of Nestlé breakfast cereals has announced evolving its packaging as part of its 2050 net zero roadmap.
Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) launched the...
Ball finalises Rexam acquisition
BALL Corporation has become the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world after completing a $6.1 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC.
The company also...
The Can Makers appoints new chairman
TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman.
Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...
Orkney seafood specialist benefits from new thermoforming machine
ULMA Packaging UK has installed a TFS 500 thermoforming machine at seafood producer Orkney Crab's premises.
The move is designed to help the Orkney-based business...
‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award
SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards.
The business triumphed in the...
Innovation in the flow – wrapping up explained
Flow-wrapping equipment has been around for a long time, its core features remaining largely unchanged. But user expectations are always rising, calling for things...
Reducing packaging and food waste
Resource Efficient Scotland is running a free food and packaging waste workshop next week for manufacturers in Scotland.
The workshop includes a line up of experts...
