Environmental concerns over plastic alternatives a ‘wake-up call’ for businesses
A cross-party parliamentary group warning that firms are replacing plastic with potentially more harmful alternatives for the environment has been described as a 'wake-up...
Macfarlane to add Nelsons to packaging portfolio
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to acquire Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging Limited in a bid to develop the firm's distribution business.
Macfarlane said the deal for Leicester-based...
UPM Raflatac reveals ‘strong and measurable progress’ on climate commitments
UPM Raflatac has outlined the firm's sustainability progress with the publication of its 2024 Climate Review.
The review showcases how the business and its partners...
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...
Swedish delegation visits Ardagh’s Irvine base
ARDAGH Glass's Irvine facility was recently visited by a delegation from the Swedish food and drinks industry.
The visitors studied modern methods of glass bottle manufacturing and...
McLaren Packaging founder passes away aged 80
Jim McLaren, the founder of Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, passed away recently after a short illness.
Jim founded the business, which specialises in the design...
Smurfit Kappa investment tipped to ‘redefine’ UK packaging landscape
SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a 'momentous' investment in machinery for its UK Hexacomb offering.
The firm said the move is poised to 'redefine' the packaging...
Machinery specialist wants ‘paradigm shift’ to help food manufacturers meet sustainability demands
ULMA Packaging UK is calling for a 'paradigm shift' around food packaging machinery to meet an expected 'boom' in demand for sustainable packaging.
The move...
New guide offers packaging advice for socially-distanced catering models
COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist Vegware has created a 24-page guide to help foodservice businesses plan for socially-distanced service models.
The Edinburgh-headquartered business revealed disposables are in...
‘World-first’ edible packaging solution to be trialled in recipe boxes
GOUSTO is trialling what has been described as a 'world-first' edible packaging solution, to help improve the environmental credentials in its recipe boxes.
Following 15...
