FPA backs minister’s comments on cup levy
The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has praised recent comments from environmental minister Therese Coffey regarding calls for a charge on paper cups in the...
Major brands collaborate on landmark Scottish returnable cup trial
THE UK’s first-ever returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands is set to launch in Glasgow today.
The scheme aims to help address issues associated...
Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the business remains on target to deliver its goal to have at least net zero emissions by 2050.
The firm's 16th...
Plastic packaging giants to open Stirling plant
NAMPAK Plastics Europe has announced plans to open a new plastic bottle manufacturing plant in Stirling.
The multi-million pound investment will create 20 local jobs after Nampak...
James Cropper hails ‘transformational’ year as revenue rises 24%
JAMES Cropper has announced a 'strong financial recovery', including revenue growth for the group's paper division.
Described as a 'transformational' year for the business, for...
Used cans at University of Strathclyde recycled into artwork
USED drinks cans at the University of Strathclyde have been repurposed into a piece of art as part of a project to encourage people...
Fresh look for Darnley’s Gin ahead of Fife distillery move
DARNLEY’S View Gin has announced a raft of changes - including brand new packaging - as the brand embarks on a “milestone” year.
Launched in...
Flexible and corrugated presses ready to go digital
DIGITAL presses for the corrugated and flexible packaging marketplaces were unveiled by HP at Interpack in May.
The firm revealed it would be going...
Scotland to introduce deposit return scheme for drinks containers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland will introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, as part of her statement outlining the...
DS Smith launches new R&D and innovation centre
DS Smith has launched its global Research & Development (R&D) and innovation centre, known as ‘R8’.
The new facility is designed to allow DS Smith,...
