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BCMPA conference arrives at ‘pivotal moment’ for outsourcing industry

THE BCMPA is inviting the UK outsourcing community to unite on key issues at the organisation's upcoming conference, which takes place at the Oxford...
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Macfarlane increases revenue by 11% in ‘difficult year’ for group

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has reported an 11% rise in revenue to £300.8 million in its preliminary financial results for 2025. Operating profit is...
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New research highlights progress in supermarket packaging sustainability

OVER half (53%) of the packaging components used by major UK supermarkets are rated ‘green’ for recyclability under Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), according...
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‘Bold’ new Glenfiddich visual identity combines modernity and heritage

GLENFIDDICH, the single malt Scotch whisky specialist, has been showing off its new visual identity, described as balancing modernity with heritage and drawing on...

Build of Pulpex’s new Glasgow facility reaches major milestone

PULPEX'S build of a new 87,000 manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport is progressing with work complete on the steel frame. The Glasgow site represents a...
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Research reveals PCR plastic use in packaging is a hit with consumers

NEW research has revealed the vast majority of European consumers are aware that some typical supermarket products feature recycled plastic in their packaging. Amcor has...
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Coveris reaches agreement to sell Paper Business Unit

COVERIS has reached an agreement to sell its labels and board business (Business Unit Paper) to the US private equity company Kingswood Capital Management. The...
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Online retailers are boxing clever over packaging improvements

MACFARLANE Packaging's 2025 Unboxing Survey has highlighted the improvements online retailers have taken to improve their packaging over the past decade. Since the launch of...
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Macfarlane charges ahead with electric truck investment

MACFARLANE Packaging has more than doubled its electric truck fleet with five new models. The introduction of the four new electric rigids and one electric...
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‘First British-made sparkling wine bottle’ set for launch

GLASS manufacturer Croxsons has announced it has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle. The Sovereign bottle has been designed to support the wine-making industry by...