‘Furnace of the Future’ could herald new era in climate-neutral glass packaging

EUROPEAN glass manufacturers have collaborated on a project to build what is described as the first large scale hybrid electric furnace to run on...

Smurfit Kappa achieves four of its top sustainability targets

SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has achieved four of its mid-term Better Planet 2050 sustainability targets. According to the company's 17th Sustainable Development Report, Smurfit...
New Highland Soap Company packaging

Updated packaging boosts Highland Soap Company’s first major rebrand in 30 years

THE outline of Ben Nevis forms the centrepiece of a first major rebrand in more than three decades for The Highland Soap Company, led...
Nordic Beauty Secrets Carton of the Year

Carton excellence celebrated at annual awards gala

THE winners of the European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) 2025 have been announced at a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted by Pro Carton and the...

Plastic packaging tax — will we be ready?

To accelerate the recycling of plastic, the UK Government has issued a policy paper on the introduction of the plastic packaging tax, which is...

Edinburgh Gin unveils new bespoke packaging

EDINBURGH Gin has unveiled new bespoke packaging designed to 'clearly communicate' its premium gin credentials. The new packaging is also intended to improve shelf stand...

Trade body lifts lid on chip shop packaging challenges

THE president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has told Packaging Scotland of his desire to work with the packaging industry to...
Jackie Rafferty, Hewlett Packard

Revamped packaging is a ‘win-win’ for everyone

PACKAGING developed at Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Technology Renewal Centre in Erskine is receiving ‘phenomenal’ feedback from customers, the site’s operations manager has told...

‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling

HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative. The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...

Charapak expertise helps poppies reach their final destinations

CHARAPAK is providing the complete packaging and fulfilment service for the distribution of the world-famous ceramic poppies which were displayed at the Tower of London...