ALDI aluminium wine bottle

Aldi unveils own-label aluminium wine bottle

ALDI has launched what has been described as the UK's first supermarket own-brand aluminium wine bottle. The Costellore Pinot Grigio bottle weighs just 95g -...
Bruichladdich James Cropper

Papermaker wins international award for Bruichladdich sustainable outer wrap

PAPERMAKER James Cropper has won an international award for its work with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand, Bruichladdich. The ‘Packaging Design’ accolade was presented at...
Ellen Daniels

Foodservice Packaging Association appoints first ever CEO

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has appointed Ellen Daniels as the organisation's first chief executive officer. Ellen joins following her tenure as CEO of the...
Supermarket products

Research reveals PCR plastic use in packaging is a hit with consumers

NEW research has revealed the vast majority of European consumers are aware that some typical supermarket products feature recycled plastic in their packaging. Amcor has...

Scotland’s DRS administrator appointed

CIRCULARITY Scotland Limited has been confirmed as Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) administrator. The Scottish Government has approved the application of the not-for-profit body. which represents a...

QR codes to help solve latest mystery Fanta flavour

FANTA has unveiled a 'more playful than ever' #WhatTheFanta campaign with the launch of a new mystery purple variation of the drink. On-pack QR codes will...
Electric articulated lorry

Macfarlane provides trading update ahead of Glasgow AGM

AHEAD of the firm's Glasgow AGM, protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has issued a trading update in which it confirms that its full-year expectations...
CelluComp products

American dream comes true for Fife-based innovators

AN innovative materials company first launched from a Fife kitchen is nearing the opening of its first ever commercial production facility in America as...

Macfarlane completes sale of labels division to Reflex Group

MACFARLANE Group has announced the sale of Macfarlane Labels Limited and its subsidiaries, Macfarlane Group Ireland (Labels & Packaging) Limited and Macfarlane Group Sweden...

UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions

THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions. Innovate UK, part of UK...