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...
OPRL Recycle label

Research shows increase in positive consumer sentiment towards recycling

NEW research from OPRL has revealed that labelling remains the top driver for consumers looking to recycle packaging. The organisation's latest survey, which polled over...

Packaging revamp helps Raven to soar

TWO Scottish sisters who turned to creating skincare products as a positive outlet following the passing of their mother are set to have their...
Glenfiddich whisky bottles

‘Bold’ new Glenfiddich visual identity combines modernity and heritage

GLENFIDDICH, the single malt Scotch whisky specialist, has been showing off its new visual identity, described as balancing modernity with heritage and drawing on...
Game of Thrones whisky image collection

Game of Thrones whisky packaging up for award

MCLAREN Packaging has been shortlisted for an award in the 2019 Luxury Packaging Awards

UK Government reminded of plastic industry’s importance amidst Covid-19 pandemic

THE British Plastics Federation has written to the UK Government asking that those working in the plastics sector be classified as ‘key workers’ in regard to...

Proposed plastic tax could see ‘considerably’ higher packaging costs

THE British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that the UK Government's proposed plastic packaging tax could see firms paying 'considerably' more for packaging...

Morrisons becomes first UK supermarket to remove plastic bags from stores

MORRISONS is to remove all plastic 'bags for life' from its stores in a UK supermarket first. The grocer said that the removal will be...

Morrisons to trial ‘zero waste’ concept in Scottish stores

MORRISONS is to launch 'zero waste' stores in Scotland as part of a trial which the retailer hopes will allow it to recycle all...

Macfarlane completes sale of labels division to Reflex Group

MACFARLANE Group has announced the sale of Macfarlane Labels Limited and its subsidiaries, Macfarlane Group Ireland (Labels & Packaging) Limited and Macfarlane Group Sweden...