New Highland Soap Company packaging

Updated packaging boosts Highland Soap Company’s first major rebrand in 30 years

THE outline of Ben Nevis forms the centrepiece of a first major rebrand in more than three decades for The Highland Soap Company, led...
Paul Morican, ULMA Packaging UK MD

ULMA Packaging UK appoints new MD

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of Paul Morican as managing director. Having joined the business at the end of January 2026, he brings...
Xampla’s Morro Coating takeaway packaging

Just Eat Takeaway.com rolls out plastic-free boxes across European markets

JUST Eat Takeaway.com is expanding its partnership with Huhtamaki to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets. Following launches...
Pine forest highlighting sustainability

Study shows impact of recyclability in purchasing decisions

NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that 37% of European consumers have switched brands due to packaging concerns. The 2026 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions...
Michiel Molenaar

Scotland’s print, packaging and label leaders call for action on apprenticeship funding ‘disparities’

TRADE body Print Scotland has warned that Scotland risks a 'skills cliff edge' unless apprenticeship funding disparities with England are 'urgently addressed'. During Scottish Apprenticeship...
Personal care products in aluminium packaging

Skin care specialist transitions to 100% PCR aerosol cans in Europe

SKIN care specialist Beiersdorf and Ball Corporation have marked a milestone in their partnership, after transitioning all of Beiersdorf’s European aerosol cans to 100%...
Josephine Coombe and Emma Verkaik

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...
Electric articulated lorry

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...
Supermarket aisle showcasing various different types of packaging

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...
Glenfiddich whisky bottles

‘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...