Saica Pack has created a collapsible fish and chip box

‘Collapsible’ fish and chip box to tackle seaside bin scourge

SAICA Pack has teamed up with the Q-Partnership to create a 'fully collapsible' fish and chip box design. The move was in response to complaints...
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland

Aldi launches search for Scottish suppliers offering sustainable packaging

ALDI Scotland is searching for suppliers offering sustainable packaging solutions. The retailer is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at...

New ‘reduced plastic’ cheese packs help support retailer’s sustainable goals

COVERIS has unveiled a new range of 'reduced plastic' pouches for Iceland’s grated cheese. Moving from a former mixed nylon laminate to a fully recyclable...

“Bold” new bottle design seeks to do whisky justice

THE Macallan has unveiled a new look across its range of single malt whiskies. The new broad-shouldered bottle design takes its inspiration from The Macallan...
Dave Gillon with GIC packaging machinery

Organic veg box specialist doubles capacity with new packaging machines

AN organic veg box company has reportedly doubled its packaging capacity and transitioned to fully compostable paper since installing two new GIC vertical form...

Macsa laser coders ‘ideal’ for marking cardboard pots for dairy products

MACSA id UK has highlighted the suitability of its modular SPA2 CO2 laser coding systems for marking printed cardboard pots, which the firm said...

Top glass: manufacturer hails Scots spirits sector

Stölzle Glass Group has hailed the Scottish spirits sector as “the major driver” of its premium spirits brand. The global manufacturer, which has over 200...

Bamboo fibre cups launched for hot drinks

CELEBRATION Packaging has launched a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from bamboo fibre. The cups, which come under the firm's EnviroWare brand,...
Laser etched Tesco avocados

Tesco to ‘tattoo’ avocados in dramatic sustainability move

TESCO is to trial laser etching its extra large avocados in place of the use of traditional barcode stickers. Describing it as a 'dramatic' change,...

FANUC introduce robotic swap pot unit

FANUC has collaborated with integrator Pacepacker to engineer a new robotic pot swap tray loading system, in response to a rising demand from retailers. The...