London packaging event declared a huge success
ORGANISERS of this year's Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London have declared the event a huge success, with visitor numbers up and high quality speakers...
Major retailers sign up to Glasgow’s recyclable cup scheme
A host of big name Glasgow retailers have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch its recyclable cup scheme in the city.
The #TakeitBack...
Single-use carrier bag levy to double in Scotland
THE single-use carrier bag levy will increase to 10p in Scotland.
The announcement came as finance secretary Derek Mackay MSP outlined the Scottish Government’s 2019-20...
Major retailers switch to self-separating packs for porridge pots
SEVEN major UK food retailers have switched to the new K3 r100 self-separating packaging solution from Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland, for their own-brand...
Sabert launches updated version of its Deli2Go range
SABERT Corporation Europe has announced the launch of a new version of its compact Deli2Go range.
Described as 'perfect' for chilled foods and side dishes,...
Phone app feedback for package design
RESEARCH conducted using a smartphone app from packaging design specialist ThePackHub throws light on consumers’ views of Heinz Beanz 1kg Fridge Pack.
ThePackHub CSI...
Martin Kersh appointed joint CEO of the Packaging Federation
MARTIN Kersh, the executive director of the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA), is set to take on the role of joint CEO of the Packaging...
A detailed picture of EU plastics packaging recycling
THE EU recycled 34.7% of all its plastic packaging waste in 2012, far surpassing the EU’s minimum target of 22.5%, according to a new...
Cullen has the bottle for success
THE sustainable aesthetic of Cullen’s award-winning Fibre Bottle is becoming an increasing draw for brands alongside the container’s green credentials, the Glasgow-headquartered firm has...
Circular economy showdown
EU Parliament to debate new legally-binding measures on recycling
THE European Commission issued proposals on 2 July to increase recycling and phase out landfilling, including...
