Holyrood stands its ground over cigarette packaging
THE Scottish Government has said it will not be deterred by the prospect of a legal challenge by major tobacco firms over the legislation...
APEAL rebrands as Steel for Packaging Europe
STEEL for Packaging Europe has been announced as the new name for APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), complete with...
Asda to donate carrier bag proceeds to good causes
ASDA is supporting local communities across Scotland by donating the net proceeds from the Scottish Government’s 5p single use carrier bag charge.Â
The company is...
Budweiser Brewing Group eliminates plastic rings
BUDWEISER Brewing Group UK&I has announced that its portfolio of beers is now plastic-ring free.
The firm said the move will eliminate 250 tonnes of...
A sticky question: wet-glue or self-adhesive labelling?
THERE are many factors to weigh when making the choice between wet-glue or self-adhesive labelling.
Wet-glue (WG) still dominates in the food and beverage world,...
Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations.
The business provided a...
Soft drinks can market sees “growth surge”
THE Can Makers has revealed a "growth surge" in canned beverages in the soft drinks sector. The trade body highlighted the impact of a...
New packaging show launches in the north
A new packaging show for the north of Britain is set to launch in Manchester later this year.
UKPackaging Expo, which takes place from September...
Scott Group expansion plans gather pace with new acquisition
DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire pallet and packaging specialist Whirlowdale Trading Co (WTC).
Scott Group has three existing pallet businesses; Scott...
Environmental concerns over plastic alternatives a ‘wake-up call’ for businesses
A cross-party parliamentary group warning that firms are replacing plastic with potentially more harmful alternatives for the environment has been described as a 'wake-up...
