Winfried Muehling, Pro Carton

Zero Waste Week 2025: a call to action for a sustainable future

By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications at Pro Carton Zero Waste Week 2025 serves as a powerful reminder of the growing environmental challenges...
Reverse vending machine

New College Lanarkshire to trial reverse vending machines ahead of DRS launch

STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire are to trial reverse vending machines ahead of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS). The trial - at the Motherwell,...

CV Labels invests in ninth ABG machine as leadership passes to next generation

CV Labels has invested in its ninth AB Graphic International (ABG) machine, marking a significant milestone in the long-term relationship between the two companies. The...
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane Group interim results show 13% rise in turnover

PROTECTIVE packaging supplier Macfarlane Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2025, which show a 13% rise in turnover and...
Operator at X-ray inspection machine

Food producers urged to reinforce inspection protocols following high-profile recalls

FOOD producers are being urged to reinforce their inspection protocols following a number of recent high-profile recall cases involving plastic, stones, and other potential...
DRS International senior team

Scotland-based consultancy to offer guidance on DRS

WITH just over two years until the UK introduces a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new Scotland-based consultancy has been launched to help...
Martin Kersh

Martin Kersh appointed joint CEO of the Packaging Federation

MARTIN Kersh, the executive director of the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA), is set to take on the role of joint CEO of the Packaging...
Mondi paper packaging solutions

Mondi extends barrier paper range to meet ‘most demanding’ requirements

MONDI has announced it is expanding its range of barrier papers with the rollout of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a solution described as meeting 'even the...
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Inspection equipment specialist launches online training academy in the UK

INSPECTION equipment manufacturer Loma Systems has announced the official launch of its online training academy in the UK. As part of the LOMA Training Academy, the...

Highland school to trial reusable packaging in ‘first-of-its-kind’ move

KINGUSSIE High School is to trial serving food from its canteen in reusable lunch containers, in what the Highland Council said could potentially be...