Vegware confirms appointment of new MD
EDINBURGH-based packaging company Vegware has confirmed the appointment of Helen Mathieson as its new managing director.
She succeeds the company's founder Joe Frankel, who is...
SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused
A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months.
DRS...
New system proves to be a piece of cake
KENSAL Handling Systems has revealed details of a recent project to install an end of line palletising system for a cake manufacturer. The system,...
Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola launches in new can format as alcohol RTD sector grows
JACK Daniel's & Coca-Cola is to launch in a new 330ml can format across its whole range amidst growing demand for premium and portable...
Just Eat doubles down on natural polymer packaging with Austrian rollout of Morro
AUSTRIAN food ordering platform, Lieferando, is introducing delivery boxes with Xampla's Morro coating to the country for the first time.
Suitable for a wide range...
Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its whole chicken range
SAINSBURY'S has removed single-use plastic trays from its by Sainsbury's range of whole chickens.
The supermarket estimates that the move will save 140 tonnes of plastic annually,...
Businesses urged to prepare now for DRS to go live in 2023
BIFFA is urging businesses selling drink to prepare now for the upcoming launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
In August 2023, Scotland will become...
PET production boost at AG Barr plant
PRODUCTION of the other national drink gained pace recently with a 75% boost to PET production output, according to equipment supplier Sidel.
AG Barr...
Standout choice
AIMING for a premium positioning in the energy drinks market, Honesty Food has chosen Rexam’s FUSION® aluminium bottle for the launch of Teasy, a...
Long dwell sealing head takes the biscuit in wrapping application
SHORTBREAD, oatcake and biscuit specialist Paterson-Arran is increasing output and has installed its first PFM high-speed flow-wrapper, a Falcon HS equipped with a long...
