BPI director foresees missed plastic targets

THE boss of one of Scotland’s biggest food packaging suppliers has branded the UK government’s new plastic recycling targets “unachievable”. Andrew Green, managing director of...
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Luxury presentation boxes provide perfect blend for new Scotch whisky range

LUXURY packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 has produced presentation boxes for Wildmoor, a new range of blended Scotch whiskies from William Grant & Sons (WG&S). Over...

Vegware brewing up a storm over coffee cup recycling

EDINBURGH-based Vegware claims to have devised a solution to the ongoing issue surrounding the recycling of coffee cups. The eco packaging specialist has produced a 59-second...

MPMA urges retailers to act on recyclability of packaging materials

THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has called for “greater transparency” of packaging materials’ recycling credentials. New research commissioned by the organisation in the UK...

Luxury water brand opts for 100% rPET bottle for ‘on-the-go’ lifestyles

A new artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles, manufactured by Berry Global. The flat shape of...
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Organisers hail success of record-breaking Labelexpo Europe 2025

ORGANISERS of Labelexpo Europe 2025 have celebrated the success of its 'biggest show to date' after holding the event in Barcelona for the first...

‘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,...

Kirkcaldy packaging firm unveils fresh look

KIRKCALDY-based Kwikpac has announced the launch of its new branding, logo and website to mark 30 years in business. The supplier of strapping, stretch film,...

UK-manufactured food pots offer new on-the-go solution

COLPAC has confirmed the launch of its new range of FSC-certified multi-food pots. Manufactured in the UK, the pots are described as a 'versatile' food-to-go...
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‘Breakthrough’ innovation tipped to transform mechanical recycling of flexible films

SUSTAINABILITY tech specialist Nextek and flexible packaging business Coveris have teamed up to boost the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a 'breakthrough' innovation...