Tartan Army raises sustainability and health concerns over World Cup reusable bottle ban
THE Association of Tartan Army Clubs has raised sustainability and health concerns over FIFA's decision to ban fans from taking reusable water bottles into...
Flexible packaging firm opens new UK base following ‘rapid’ growth
ECO Flexibles has opened its new UK headquarters in Northampton, in a move described as a 'significant leap forward' for the business.
Now located in...
UK at recycling “tipping point”, warns DS Smith
NEW research from packaging provider DS Smith is warning that the UK is at a recycling “tipping point” and looks to fall short of...
Macfarlane ‘responding effectively’ to market headwinds
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has announced it anticipates the group’s financial performance for 2024 will be 'broadly in line' with its full-year expectations.
The...
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...
Tennent’s to provide calorie content on packaging
TENNENT'S lager has announced it is to become the first alcohol product in Britain to print "clear nutritional information" on its cans and bottles.
From...
Macfarlane Packaging brings eutecma’s cold chain system to UK customers
MACFARLANE Packaging has announced a new partnership with eutecma to bring its ICECATCH and PROTECT cold chain solutions to the UK.
Through the partnership, Macfarlane...
Busting the myths around robotics and automation
PACKAGING Scotland will be chairing a learning hub session focusing on the benefits of automation and robotics in the food and drink industry at...
Macfarlane profits rise for eighth year in a row
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Group has reported a 19% rise in pre-tax profits to £9.3 million for the year ended December 2017. Turnover rose 9% to...
Smurfit Kappa launches ‘revolutionary’ water-resistant paper
SMURFIT Kappa has developed a new water-resistant paper called AquaStop.
The product is part of the firm's new TechniPaper portfolio, described as consisting of papers...
