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...
‘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...
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...
Diageo creates plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle
DIAGEO has revealed it has created what it described as the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced...
Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley
CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution.
The drinks giant...
Lidl to trial new traffic light labelling system in Scottish stores
LIDL GB is set to trial a new traffic light labelling system across its 105 Scottish stores this September.
The retailer will apply Eco-Score labelling...
Face-to-face business ‘reignited’ at London packaging show
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London said they are 'thrilled' with how the event turned out.
The show treated visitors to a seminar line-up...
‘Breathtaking’ gin bottle launched to mark Platinum Jubilee
A limited edition gin bottle commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been released by Silent Pool Gin.
The bottle was provided by glass packaging specialist,...
Cullen announces £15m expansion and major recruitment drive
GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has confirmed major investment plans which the business said will make it one of the world’s largest fibre packaging manufacturers.
Cullen...
Sainsbury’s launches vacuum-packed mince to reduce plastic
SAINSBURY'S has swapped traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range in what it says is a UK supermarket...
