Cobot helps Danish firm meet demand for vegan ice cream

THE end-of-line packaging process at Ice Bakers, a Danish producer of plant-based ice cream, has been automated with an OMRON TM cobot featuring a...

New thermoformed pack features intriguing twist

CHARPAK’S green credentials are in evidence with the firm’s latest patented innovation Twist-Loc, an rPET thermoformed container which can be used across ambient, chilled...
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Time running out to help shape Scotland’s proposed single-use cup policy

ZERO Waste Scotland is urging any businesses and organisations keen to have a say on the Scottish Government consultation on introducing a charge on...

New flavours of Monster Energy released with ‘unique’ packaging designs

THE Monster Energy brand is gearing up for a 'knockout' year with the launch of its new Juiced Aussie Lemonade and Ultra Rosa flavours...

Scottish consultation launched on new food compliance notices

FOOD Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched an eight-week consultation on the introduction of new food compliance notices, which are designed to help enforcement officers...

Automated snacks line boosts crisp manufacturer

THE installation of a bespoke snacks packaging line from Ishida has allowed a premium crisp manufacturer to utilise the benefits of automation. Owned and managed...
Selig’s R&D team has sought to ensure that the Lift ‘n’ Peel liner is PFAS NIA

Navigating the transition away from ‘forever chemicals’

Peter Tindale, European sales director at Selig Group, discusses the move away from packaging containing PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals, and what Scottish producers can do...
Glass spirits bottle range

Croxsons unveils new premium spirits bottle range

GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has unveiled a new range of premium spirits bottles, which are available to producers across the UK. Developed through a  partnership...
Fruit with compostable labels

Coveris and TIPA enter exclusive agreement to deliver home compostable produce labels

COVERIS and TIPA® Compostable Packaging have entered an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK. The move has...

Tesco meets target of removing one billion pieces of plastic

TESCO has announced that it has met its target of removing one billion pieces of plastic from its stores in just one year. The goal...