Scots distillery uses pharma bottle for craft gin
A Scottish distillery has chosen a Beatson Clark bottle originally intended for pharmaceutical products for its new craft gin.
Brewdog-backed LoneWolf launched its first spirits last...
UK businesses join Plastics Pact to end “scourge” of single-use packaging
Resource efficiency organisation WRAP has launched the UK Plastics Pact in a bid to make unnecessary single-use plastic packaging a thing of the past.
WRAP...
Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods
A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector.
It would...
Packaging solution is a breath of fresh air for high value items
AÂ Scottish protective packaging specialist has launched a new product which is helping businesses avoid transit damage when shipping heavy duty goods such as toilet...
Papermaker partners with Bruichladdich for travel retail single malt whisky
FOLLOWING the success of James Cropper’s partnership with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range to...
Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm
TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount.
The packaging development...
Major retailers switch to self-separating packs for porridge pots
SEVEN major UK food retailers have switched to the new K3 r100 self-separating packaging solution from Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland, for their own-brand...
UK employment changes drive ‘surge’ in digitalisation
SOFTWARE solutions specialist Nulogy has claimed the recent changes to the minimum wage and National Insurance (NI) are driving even greater interest in digitalisation...
Report highlights benefits of improved kerbside collection over DRS for glass packs
A new report from the consulting team at Valpak for British Glass has highlighted the benefits of glass packaging being collected and recycled through...
Glass sector warns of ‘seasonal overloads’ if material is part of DRS
WASTE sector specialists have warned of the potential for 'seasonal overloads' if glass bottles are included in Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Facilities for returning...
