Magnum Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur

Liqueur brand launches global production facility in Kirkcaldy

MAGNUM Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur has announced the launch of what it describes as the only global production and bottling centre of its...

Calorie labelling leads to ‘small but meaningful’ long-term effects for consumers

CALORIE labelling on food products leads people to choose options with slightly fewer calories which can lead to 'meaningful' long-term effects, a new study...

A unique coding solution for Yeo loyalty scheme

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has developed the unique coded lids for an extensive points-based loyalty scheme for Yeo Valley, known as ‘Yeokens’. The scheme, the...

Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste

A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe. ReCover...

Iced coffee brand trials crop waste packaging innovation

JIMMY'S Iced Coffee has started trials on a packaging innovation made from agricultural crop waste. The brand explained that RAW packaging is manufactured the same...

Glass offers solution to whisky challenges

By Paul McLavin, marketing and business development lead, O-I UK CHANGE is rife in the Scotch whisky market and glass packaging is playing a crucial role...

Loma standing tall with new inspection system

LOMA Systems has introduced the latest addition to its X5 X-ray inspection series - the X5 SideShoot - which the manufacturer explained has been...

Sector urged to help drive closed loop food packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a specialist in recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, has revealed it is celebrating the second year of its kp...

Craft bakery reaps benefits of offline label verification system

CRAFT bakery Geary’s has made the switch from manual verification checks to an offline Dimaco label verification system. The family-run business, established in 1906, produces...

Co-op to encourage freezing milk via on-pack message

THE Co-op is to introduce a 'freeze me' message on the packaging of its own brand milk products. It comes after WRAP figures revealed that...