Pancake Day plastic packaging takes a battering at Sainsbury’s
SAINSBURY'S has announced that it has reduced plastic packaging in its Pancake Day range by 86%.
It comes as the supermarket introduces new widely-recycled pancake...
Out of the Blue: Scots manufacturer unveils new £3m facility
DESIGNER and manufacturer of rigid presentation boxes Blue Box Design has unveiled its new multi-million pound base in Stirling.
Blue Box Design, a subsidiary of...
Why laser is a markedly good coding solution
By John Tierney, marketing director, Linx Printing Technologies
WHISKY remains one of Scotland’s most valuable exports, but it is not the only drink making the...
Packaging partnership is the perfect Matcha!
PRINTED packaging manufacturer FACER has teamed up with PerfectTed following its success in securing investment on Dragons’ Den.
The Leeds-based firm provided the packaging solution...
Producers may not have to re-label eggs during bird flu outbreaks under new proposals
PRODUCERS may no longer be required to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza under new proposals by the UK...
“Versatile” PET keg unveiled by Petainer
PETAINER has launched its new petainerKeg Hybrid PET keg, described as offering "universal filling, excellent handling, safety and sustainability benefits".
The firm revealed it has...
Compostable pack takes major innovation prize
A compostable pack made from powdered cricket flour has scooped a top innovation award.
The pack, designed by Parkside for an energy bar, triumphed in the Best...
Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles
LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles.
Appearing in store throughout July,...
Energy firm secures majority share in Glasgow sustainable packaging start-up
HIVE Energy Ltd has secured a majority share in a University of Strathclyde start-up which converts shellfish industry waste into chitin-based packaging.
CuanTec developed a...
‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award
SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards.
The business triumphed in the...
