Top Scottish print apprentices honoured at annual ceremony
THE importance of apprentices to the future of Scotland's printing industry was highlighted at the recent Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards.
Four young...
Major retailers sign up to Glasgow’s recyclable cup scheme
A host of big name Glasgow retailers have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch its recyclable cup scheme in the city.
The #TakeitBack...
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...
Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe.
The business was founded...
Scottish snack specialist set for packaging makeover
A major Scottish-based family snack business is launching new packaging.
Taylors Snacks is set to unveil the ‘Taylors’ brand on its crisps and popcorn ranges,...
FPA warns of ‘widespread disregard’ for single-use plastic legislation
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has called for stronger enforcement on 'loopholes and breaches' of single-use plastic (SUP) bans.
The organisation said 'widespread disregard' for...
Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Reusable solution hailed a ‘game-changer’ for beer and soft drink market
BERRY Superfos has launched a new product the firm describes as a 'game-changer' for the reusable beer and soft drink cup market.
The SuperCup offers...
‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...
Stakeholders discuss the way forward in tackling marine litter issues
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has hosted a follow-up seminar to its marine litter event that took place earlier this year. Brands, retailers, politicians...
