VPK aiming to provide ‘real alternative’ for Scottish market
VPK Group is targeting growth in the Scottish packaging sector on the back of its acquisition of corrugated manufacturer Encase.
Encase has a sheet plant...
Recycled content guidelines in plastic packaging launched
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has teamed up with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to...
Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging
BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
New poll finds Scots would back variable deposit return scheme
NEW research has found that almost eight-in-10 Scots believe people would understand how to use a deposit return scheme (DRS) with a variable fee charged based on the size of the drinks container
Label waste used to create innovative trade show booth
AVERY Dennison has put theory into practice at the Labelexpo show with a booth made in part from recycled label waste.
The label-maker has described the...
Handmade oak box provides ‘sleek’ packaging solution for landmark whisky release
SCOTCH whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled its 'oldest and most prestigious' single malt expression to date: The GlenAllachie 35-year-old, encased in a 'lavish'...
Jennifer Riddell appointed MD at McLaren Corrugate
JENNIFER Riddell has been appointed MD at McLaren Corrugate, part of the Port Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging family.
She joins the specialist paper and cardboard packaging...
Pitreavie Group’s expansion plans gathering pace
GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging supplier Pitreavie Group has a £13 million turnover, almost 100 employees and is about to venture south of the border with it...
Limited edition vodka bottle is a ‘symbol of unity and diversity’
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has teamed up with The Absolut Group and singer, songwriter, actor and social activist Olly Alexander to create the limited edition...
DS Smith invests in fibre preparation line at Kemsley paper mill
DS Smith has unveiled a £48 million investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at the firm's Kemsley paper mill.
Kemsley is the...
