Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
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...
Coveris launches new cereal liner promised to improve product shelf life
COVERIS has developed a new cereal liner solution to deliver better packer performance, shelf life and consumer functionality.
Made from fully recyclable polyethylene, the packaging...
Recyclable flint glass bottle utilised for new drinks range
ARDAGH Glass Packaging – Europe has announced it has collaborated with B&B Studio and Belvoir Farm to create a new glass bottle design for...
Feeling foxy: Heverlee unveils limited-edition cans and packaging
BEER brand Heverlee has collaborated with a Belgian street artist to design a range of limited-edition cans and packaging.
The range features artist Dzia’s signature...
Coca-Cola’s on-the-go range to move to 100% recycled plastic
EVERY on-the-go Coca-Cola bottle in the UK is to be made from 100% recycled plastic by September, the soft drinks manufacturer has announced.
The move...
Sidel unveils square bottle design for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing
SIDEL has launched Nitro Square, a new square bottle design for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing.
The bottle's structure is said to balance rigid...
The Wine Society to trial flat recycled plastic bottles
PACKAMAMA has announced that The Wine Society is set to trial the firm's eco-flat bottles.
Following the publication of its Alternative Packaging for Wine report in...
Prosecutions made after discovery of fake best before dates on eggs
A number of prosecutions have been made after an investigation by the Animal and Plant Health Agency found a number of individuals and companies...
Biopolymer has “massive” potential
HOPING to turn the tide of both food and packaging waste is Scottish biotechnology company CuanTec, with an innovative new solution using langoustine shells.
Chapelhall-based...


















