Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production
Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...
QAS Group: One Stop Co-Pack & Supply Chain Specialist
QAS has over 30 years’ experience bringing products to market with robust Contract Packing, Bottling, Sleeving & Warehousing services. Our core service, contract packing has evolved over the years allowing us to provide a comprehensive range of packing and repacking solutions, fully tailored to our customer requirements, adding value to their products and brands.
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...
Lidless disposable cup launched to help tackle ‘eco disaster’
A product described as Britain's first fully plastic-free and recyclable lidless takeaway cup has been unveiled.
The ButterflyCup is initially being introduced at WWT (Wildfowl...
Costa Coffee and Podback trial in-store coffee pod recycling initiative
COSTA Coffee has launched a new trial collaboration with Podback, a UK-wide coffee pod recycling service, to offer coffee pod recycling in 142 stores...
FPA announces 2025 FPA Rising Star Award shortlist
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the shortlist for the FPA 2025 Rising Star Award.
Each year the organisation celebrates talented young people within...
Morrisons launches milk in glass bottles in traditional packaging drive
MORRISONS is to trial the sale of milk in returnable glass bottles as part of its drive to reduce plastic and bring back traditional...
Kippen brewer sees benefits of canning
Scottish beer company Fallen Brewing has installed a canning line and is moving its entire range into cans.
The Kippen-based craft brewer has installed an...
QR codes on Carling packs to offer FA Cup prizes
CARLING has launched a new on-pack promotion and marketing campaign as part of its partnership with the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA...
Don’t underestimate the green power of plastic
By Paula Birch, global sales director, Parkside
FLEXIBLE plastic packaging delivers significant sustainability benefits. Aside from protecting and preserving goods, it also requires significantly fewer...



















