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...
Roly Simpson, East Pizzas shows off the packaging

Impressive packs give Edinburgh pizza specialist perfect base to expand into retail

A sourdough pizza restaurant in Edinburgh has marked the start of 2026 by launching a new retail range in strategically designed packaging across 15...
Hendrick's watering can gin packaging

Watering can gift set tells ‘unique story’ about gin’s botanical roots

HUNTER Luxury has collaborated with William Grant & Sons to produce a Whimsical Watering Can gift set for the premium gin brand Hendrick’s. Created with...
L-R: Sandy Bole (MD of Simpac); Brian O'Sullivan (founder, Zeus Group); and Luke Cobbett (operations and production director of Simpac)

Zeus Packaging Group acquires Simpac

ZEUS Packaging Group has completed the acquisition of Simpac Limited, a historic UK-based paper sack and packaging manufacturer. Founded in 1903, Simpac is a specialist...
Sparkling wine bottle

‘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...

‘Market-changing’ solution earns Parkside top award

PARKSIDE has won a Worldstar Packaging Award after teaming up with Northcoast Seafoods to create a reclosable pack for frozen foods. The firm triumphed won the...
Reverse vending machine in store

Campaigners urge Holyrood to adopt Nordic-style variable DRS

CAMPAIGNERS have urged the Scottish Government to implement a Nordic-style deposit return scheme with a variable rate after research found 'landslide' public support for...

Macfarlane hails resilient trading performance

MACFARLANE Group has reported a 'more resilient than previously anticipated' Q2 sales performance. In a trading update, the protective packaging specialist revealed total revenue is...

Mackie’s of Scotland unveils new packaging

MACKIE'S of Scotland has undergone what it says is its most comprehensive rebrand in 30 years as it unveils its new packaging. The pack design...

Novolex completes acquisition of Vegware

NOVOLEX has acquired Edinburgh-headquartered compostable packaging specialist Vegware. Vegware said its teams in both the UK and America are expected to join the Novolex family,...