Carton manufacturer steps up investment in renewable energy capacity
BEVERAGE carton producer SIG has announced it has agreed a new contract to secure real-time wind power for the firm's production operations in Germany.
Under...
‘Versatile’ sauce bottle closure boasts green credentials
BERRY Global has introduced a new closure for sauces, described as a lightweight and recyclable solution that doesn't compromise on strength or durability.
The closure...
Study shows almost half of alcohol brands voluntarily carry calorie information on labels
ALMOST half (46%) of alcoholic drinks from 'leading' UK brands carry calorie information on labels, an alcohol trade group has revealed.
Portman Group carried out...
Aldi launches trial deposit return scheme at Bathgate store
ALDI is to gather 'key' insights through the launch of a trial deposit return scheme (DRS) at its Bathgate store.
The initiative will see customers...
Smart packaging aims to provide ‘universal’ connected experience
TETRA Pak has launched what it described as a new ‘universal’ connected experience accessed via its smart packaging.
Hailed as a 'first' for the packaging...
SIG unveils new digital smart factory solution
SIG has announced the launch of a new digital smart factory solution, called Plant 360 Asset Health Monitoring, designed to help food and beverage...
McLaren Packaging sponsors whisky charity auction
MCLAREN Packaging is to sponsor a Scotch whisky charity auction in aid of disadvantaged young people in Scotland.
The Port Glasgow-based firm is a specialist...
Researcher creates fully recyclable raw meat packaging
A Swansea University researcher has invented a new type of plastic packaging for raw meat which avoids the need for non-recyclable pads inside the...
Asda to trial craft beer on draught
ASDA is trialling the offer of draught craft beer in refillable one and two litre glass containers.
Initially only available at a store in Milton...
Limited edition Scotch whisky given to COP26 delegates to be auctioned
THREE bottles of the limited edition blended Scotch Whisky given to COP26 delegates are to go under the hammer.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said...
