Macfarlane records ‘solid’ half-year interim results
MACFARLANE Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2022, which show a 14% rise in revenue to £139.2 million compared...
Lidl to trial new traffic light labelling system in Scottish stores
LIDL GB is set to trial a new traffic light labelling system across its 105 Scottish stores this September.
The retailer will apply Eco-Score labelling...
SIG ramps up plans to improve recyclability of carton packs
SIG has announced plans to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure.
The company revealed it intends to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free...
Used jeans transformed into paper for packaging
PAPERMAKER James Cropper is giving used jeans a new lease of life as paper for packaging with its new Rydal Apparel range.
The firm...
Dog waste bag innovator looks to scoop up Scottish packaging partner
AN Edinburgh innovator behind an eco-friendly dog waste bag, which has already gained the support of Sir Richard Branson, is hoping the Scottish packaging...
Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley
CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution.
The drinks giant...
Futamura confirms £15 million investment in UK factory
CELLULOSE films manufacturer Futamura UK has announced a further £15 million investment in its UK site in Wigton, Cumbria.
Following investment in recent years in...
Packaging giant builds football fanbase to fill empty stadiums
PACKAGING giant DS Smith has created bespoke cardboard football fans to help fill gaps in the stands while stadiums remain closed to the public...
Design companion – Revision for handbook
RECOUP’S guideline document for packaging technologists and pack developers involved in plastic packaging has been revised for the second time this year.
‘Recyclability By Design’...
Macfarlane Group makes ‘solid’ start to 2023 with increased sales and profit
MACFARLANE Group has made a 'solid' start to 2023, the business has revealed in a trading update.
Chair Aleen Gulvanessian was due to update shareholders...
