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...

Whisky brand unveils ‘striking’ new packaging as growth plans gather pace

CAMPBELTOWN distillery Glen Scotia has announced a series of 'striking' new bottle and packaging designs. Earlier this year, the brand released its oldest and rarest...

DS Smith predicts ‘self-healing’ box as packaging innovation evolves

IN the 150th year of the cardboard box, DS Smith’s innovation specialists have revealed a futuristic blueprint for how the box might evolve in...

Macfarlane Group reports rise in both revenue and pre-tax profit

MACFARLANE Group's 2022 preliminary results show a 10% rise in revenue and a 7% increase in pre-tax profit. The protective packaging specialist revealed that revenue...

New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems

NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability. The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...

‘Groundbreaking’ Ardagh furnace nears completion

THE NextGen furnace under construction at the Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) facility in Obernkirchen, Germany, is nearing completion. The firm revealed that the furnace build,...

Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations. The business provided a...
Dr Lukas Burkhardt

Vetropack Group begins 2026 with new CEO

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack Group has appointed Dr Lukas Burkhardt as its new CEO. The 46-year-old Swiss national succeeds Johann Reiter, who retired at the...
Young Spirits

Edinburgh spirits sector specialist celebrates FSSC accreditation

EDINBURGH-based bottling, packaging and labelling specialist Young Spirits has been accredited by one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious quality assurance schemes:...
The GlenAllachie 35-year-old

Handmade oak box provides ‘sleek’ packaging solution for landmark whisky release

SCOTCH whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled its 'oldest and most prestigious' single malt expression to date: The GlenAllachie 35-year-old, encased in a 'lavish'...