O-I launches new collection of glass bottles made in Scotland

O-I has launched a new contemporary collection of standard glass bottles made in Scotland for European spirits customers. The range was launched at the Rethinking Spirits...

Packaging Innovations to ‘bring industry back together again’ at September event

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London have revealed the event will 'bring the industry back together' when it returns to Olympia on...
borders biscuits

Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging

BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
First UK drinks carton recycling plant

First UK drinks carton recycling plant

THE UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility has been opened in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire. Capable of recycling up to 40% (25,000...

The Singleton unveils new packaging across core range

THE Singleton has unveiled a new packaging design across its core range in a bid to give the whisky brand a more distinctive, contemporary...

Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year. The organisation...
Supermarket aisle showcasing various different types of packaging

New research highlights progress in supermarket packaging sustainability

OVER half (53%) of the packaging components used by major UK supermarkets are rated ‘green’ for recyclability under Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), according...

Digital reward system launched ahead of Glasgow deposit return scheme trial

HELPFUL and Mastercard have launched a digital system to make it easier to return single-use plastic bottles ahead of the Scottish deposit return scheme...

New packaging solution designed to address food sector’s ‘most pressing’ concerns

BRILLOPAK has launched its new TrayPAKer product, described as a high-speed robot-based packaging solution that also offers multi-material handling capabilities. The model is said to...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed again

THE introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been delayed for a second time. The scheme was due to come into operation...