Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation
ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo.
The business fought off competition from 84 entries...
Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging
BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
Plastic packaging tax details divulged in UK Budget
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has used today's Budget to confirm plans to introduce a plastic packaging tax from April 2022.
New legislation will mean manufacturers...
Stirling business designs whisky packaging to highlight sustainability and raise funds for charity
STIRLING-based Blue Box Design has produced premium whisky packaging to both highlight sustainability and raise funds for the chosen charities of record-breaking Atlantic rowers, the...
Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley
CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution.
The drinks giant...
Macfarlane Group reports ‘good’ sales growth in first half of 2021
MACFARLANE Group has published its interim results for the first six months of 2021, which revealed that sales grew by 26.5% to £133.5 million...
Old Norse legends inspire winner of young designer competition
A young British designer has been confirmed as the winner of the 2021 O-I : EXPRESSIONS Design Awards with an entry inspired by old...
Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box
SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable.
Chilltek Ecotek is a...
PPMA Total Show delivers once again for visitors and exhibitors
THE 2022 PPMA Total Show has been hailed a 'resounding success' after more than 350 exhibitors displayed their latest products and innovations at the NEC...
Decision to retain current labels under EPR ‘reassuring’ says OPRL
OPRL (On-Packaging Recycling Label) has welcomed the UK Government's announcement of plans for labelling under EPR for packaging, saying the decision to adopt the recycling...
