New Sipsmith bottle offers ‘beauty, form and sustainability’
CRAFT gin pioneer Sipsmith has launched a new bottle design, which uses up to 44% recycled content.
The makers of the 'quintessential' London Dry Gin...
Divide and conquer: Investment boosts Scots firm
CARDBOARD specialist Glenhaze has invested £300,000 in new machinery using a hire purchase facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance.
The Bathgate-based firm specialises in...
Consumers still confused about food labelling, says study
DESPITE the introduction of a standardised traffic-light food labelling system (see Packaging Scotland, July 2013), consumers still want manufacturers, brand owners and retailers to...
New look aims to bring out the best in Scottish beer brand
SCOTTISH beer brand Belhaven Best has unveiled a new look described as celebrating over 300 years of brewing history.
The design by creative agency Thirst...
Zeus Packaging Group acquires Simpac
ZEUS Packaging Group has completed the acquisition of Simpac Limited, a historic UK-based paper sack and packaging manufacturer.
Founded in 1903, Simpac is a specialist...
CV Labels invests in ninth ABG machine as leadership passes to next generation
A B Graphic International (ABG) has marked a significant milestone in its long-standing relationship with CV Labels.
The Irvine-based label printing specialist has added two...
Packaging business invests in new fibre and paper development lab
DS Smith has opened a new fibre and paper development laboratory at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
The company has invested £750,000 on the...
New report examines ‘motivators and barriers’ to people engaging in reusable packaging systems
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Hubbub is making a number of recommendations to help make reusable food and drink packaging systems work and become mainstream.
The organisation is...
Seaweed lining adds to green credentials of new compostable food boxes
TRI-Star Packaging has introduced new kraft food boxes lined with Notpla Coating, a lining made from seaweed which replaces the plastic coating usually used...
Martin Kersh appointed joint CEO of the Packaging Federation
MARTIN Kersh, the executive director of the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA), is set to take on the role of joint CEO of the Packaging...
