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...

Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers

NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging. Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...
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Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week

Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024 As...
University of Strathclyde cans turned into art

Used cans at University of Strathclyde recycled into artwork

USED drinks cans at the University of Strathclyde have been repurposed into a piece of art as part of a project to encourage people...
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FANUC UK appoints business development manager for Scotland and north of England

AUTOMATION specialist FANUC UK has appointed a dedicated business development manager for Scotland and the north of England. Tony Bentham will be tasked with helping...
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Cartonboard packaging innovation on display at Museum of Brands

AWARD-winning designs from Pro Carton’s 2024 European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) are now on display at the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill, London. The...
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Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform

BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer. This move has...
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Online retailers are boxing clever over packaging improvements

MACFARLANE Packaging's 2025 Unboxing Survey has highlighted the improvements online retailers have taken to improve their packaging over the past decade. Since the launch of...
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Macfarlane provides trading update ahead of Glasgow AGM

AHEAD of the firm's Glasgow AGM, protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has issued a trading update in which it confirms that its full-year expectations...
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Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging

BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before