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...
Compostable coup for Glasgow firm
A range of soft produce trays from Glasgow firm Robert Cullen Ltd has been described as “arguably the UK’s greenest packaging product” by the...
McLaren Packaging invests heavily in ‘game-changer’ renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture
PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging has helped create what has been described as the world’s first renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture.
The drinks packaging specialist,...
Recycled content guidelines in plastic packaging launched
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has teamed up with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to...
DS Smith sets out new sustainability goals
DS Smith has unveiled its new ten-year sustainability vision and strategy, Now and Next, which sets out the firm's commitments and goals.
The business explained...
Macfarlane revenues and profits up after ‘positive’ start to 2021
GLASGOW-headquartered Macfarlane Group has revealed in a trading update that turnover for the first quarter of 2021 is up by 15%, with profits 'well ahead'...
PPMA Show 2021 celebrates successful return to live events
ORGANISATIONS of PPMA Show 2021 have described the event as a 'great success' after businesses welcomed the opportunity to return to face-to-face exhibitions after...
Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm
TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount.
The packaging development...
New report examines ‘motivators and barriers’ to people engaging in reusable packaging systems
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Hubbub is making a number of recommendations to help make reusable food and drink packaging systems work and become mainstream.
The organisation is...
Scottish Vodka brand unveils ‘first significant overhaul’ of packaging in almost 20 years
VODKA brand Glen’s has unveiled its refreshed identity in a bid to target growth into new markets.
Owners The Loch Lomond Group appointed Glasgow-based creative...
