Foodservice Packaging Association appoints first ever CEO
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has appointed Ellen Daniels as the organisation's first chief executive officer.
Ellen joins following her tenure as CEO of the...
Family values at heart of Scots success story
FINDING new ways to do things differently is the mantra which has been at the heart of McLaren Packaging’s approach to business for four...
Luxury presentation pack tipped to make an impact
POLLARD Boxes has designed a luxury presentation pack for whisky Creag Isle, described as combining 'high-impact on-shelf presentation' with an 'effective opening experience’.
The box’s...
New report highlights role of collaboration in driving circular packaging progress
ALUPRO has launched its impact report for 2025, which highlights the role of collaboration in driving progress towards achieving a truly circular packaging economy.
The...
Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector
Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...
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...
Macfarlane Group reports rise in both revenue and pre-tax profit
MACFARLANE Group's 2022 preliminary results show a 10% rise in revenue and a 7% increase in pre-tax profit.
The protective packaging specialist revealed that revenue...
Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
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...
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
