Morrisons becomes first UK supermarket to remove plastic bags from stores
MORRISONS is to remove all plastic 'bags for life' from its stores in a UK supermarket first.
The grocer said that the removal will be...
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...
Award recognition for McLaren Packaging’s ‘game-changing’ design
MCLAREN Packaging is celebrating after winning the Innovation in Packaging category at the Spirits Business Awards 2024 with what has been lauded as a...
‘E-vent’ ceremony set to celebrate the best cartonboard packs
FOLLOWING the postponement of the 2020 ECMA Congress, Pro Carton and ECMA have announced they will host their first joint virtual event, called the...
University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’
UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a 'groundbreaking' plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without...
GS1-128 barcodes: a secret weapon in challenging times
Optimising GS1-128 barcodes in partnership with a trusted technology provider gives manufacturers visibility of the entire supply chain for more efficient inventory management, rapid...
Macfarlane ‘responding effectively’ to market headwinds
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has announced it anticipates the group’s financial performance for 2024 will be 'broadly in line' with its full-year expectations.
The...
Tennent’s to remove 100 million plastic rings from lager cans
TENNENT'S is poised to remove 100 million plastic rings from its lager cans by 2022 following a £7 million investment in packaging equipment at Wellpark...
New look aims to bring out the best in Scottish beer brand
SCOTTISH beer brand Belhaven Best has unveiled a new look described as celebrating over 300 years of brewing history.
The design by creative agency Thirst...
Macfarlane strengthens European team with senior appointment
MACFARLANE Group PLC has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of Joost Meijs to the new role of MD, Macfarlane Packaging Distribution, Europe.
In...
