New study highlights demand for sustainable drinks packaging
NEW research from Ball Corporation has revealed that today’s environmentally-conscious consumers expect more from packaging, with brands increasingly being judged on their green credentials.
According to the...
Mackie’s puts freeze on air miles by bringing packaging fully in-house
MACKIE’S of Scotland has invested £250,000 in new machinery that will produce the lids for its two litre tubs of ice cream.
The new machinery...
Heineken UK packs in plastic use as cardboard packaging unveiled
HEINEKEN UK has announced that it will eliminate plastic rings and shrink wrapping from its entire portfolio of beer and cider multipacks of cans...
Beverage carton recycling rate rises in EU
THE Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) has announced that the recycling rate for beverage cartons in the EU28 rose to 49% in...
Hold the front page for new water bottles
WITH international summits and debates on the world’s plastic pollution crisis going viral, an Edinburgh man has taken it upon himself to fill newspapers...
Glass-sealing adds spice to packaging
Demand for herbs and spices in glass packaging may be good for the planet, but it leads to challenges - particularly when it comes...
DRS brings opportunities and challenges
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), expected to come into...
A layered approach to box design
Creating the perfect drinks presentation box requires a multi-faceted approach, explains Mark Pollard, managing director of Pollard Boxes
IN the premium drinks sector, brand image...
Charpak in good spirits over Scottish prospects
CHARPAK is targeting significant growth in the Scottish drinks industry, believing its offering of sustainable, practical and quality products makes the firm an ideal...
Recyclable gin pouches tipped to add value
DUNNET Bay is producing Rock Rose Gin in fully recyclable pouches that can be returned to the distillery in Caithness. Â
Once there, the pouches...
