Huhtamaki acquires majority stake in Irish paper cup specialist
HUHTAMAKI has announced it has acquired 70%Â of Irish paper cup manufacturer CupPrint for 22 million Euros.
The deal, Huhtamaki said, would give the firm access...
Scottish Water initiative marks milestone with 15 million plastic bottles saved
SCOTTISH Water has announced that its network of Top Up Taps has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 15 million plastic...
Pack that allows for dry transportation of seafood receives registered status
A corrugated cardboard composition pack designed for the transportation of fresh fish and shellfish has received registered status.
Developed for Scottish Shellfish by Cepac, the...
Tomatin announces return of The Antiquary in ‘bold’ new packaging
SCOTTISH distiller Tomatin has revealed three new expressions from The Antiquary, as it relaunches the brand with a 'bold' new look and vision.
The latest...
It’s a wrap…Flow wrapping equipment with Peter Smith
Peter Smith of Redpack looks at what underlies the operation of flow wrapping equipment
FIRST of all let’s consider the film; you may say “well...
Gap in the market sees Aspall Cyder launch in can format
ASPALL Cyder has unveiled a new 'super premium' cider in a 330ml can in a bid to grow its reach to new consumers and...
Aldi launches own-brand paper wine bottles
ALDI is launching what it calls the UK’s first supermarket own-brand paper wine bottles.
The Cambalala South African Shiraz and Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc...
Huhtamaki seals £80 million Delta deal
Huhtamaki has snapped up Belfast-based Delta Print and Packaging Ltd in a deal worth £80 million.
The acquisition includes Delta’s production plant in Poland –...
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Carling celebrates the FA Cup with new packaging
CARLING has unveiled new limited edition packaging designs in celebration of its partnership with the Emirates FA Cup.
The new designs are displayed on the...
