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...
New research raises concerns over festive season plastic waste
MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has claimed food service and takeaway brands have a responsibility to replace 'hidden and harmful' plastics in 2025.
The firm has...
Success is in the bag for reusable solution
THE team behind the reusable RePapaPac paper bag has told Packaging Scotland that it expects the ‘iconic’ product to become even more popular as...
Biffa warning: waste reporting needs to be taken seriously
As Scottish packaging businesses look towards 2026, Roger Wright, waste strategy & packaging manager at Biffa, says that the policy landscape remains one of...
New Edinburgh hub evokes the spirit of innovation
AN Edinburgh-based bottling specialist has tipped its new innovation hub to help shape the future of spirits packaging in Scotland.
Young Spirits launched its new...
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...
Foodservice Packaging Association appoints first ever CEO
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has appointed Ellen Daniels as the organisation's first chief executive officer.
Ellen joins following her tenure as CEO of the...
Plastics Industry Award winners revealed
THE winners of the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards have been announced. Actor Shaun Williamson revealed the 16 winners at a ceremony in London, with Rosti Automotive...
Berry prioritises production of products that assist in Covid-19 battle
BERRY Global has announced it is prioritising production of products that can assist in the fight against Covid-19.
The firm supplies plastic packaging and non-woven...
Macfarlane hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of employees as financial results show resilience
MACFARLANE Group has recorded a 'resilient' financial performance in the first half of 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Glasgow-headquarted business...
