Plain cigarette packaging to become a reality
MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of standardised cigarette packaging in the UK.
367 MPs voted for plain pack cigarettes, while only 113 opposed the proposals...
Packaging revamp helps Raven to soar
TWO Scottish sisters who turned to creating skincare products as a positive outlet following the passing of their mother are set to have their...
Easyfairs Packaging Council formed to help shape future of industry events
EASYFAIRS UK has announced the formation of the Easyfairs Packaging Council (EPC), an advisory board that will help shape the future of London Packaging...
Increasing participation through effective labels
Mandatory recycling labelling is on hold, but there is no time for complacency. Jude Allan, interim managing director at OPRL, explains what steps brands...
DS Smith reaches agreement over multi-billion-pound sale to International Paper
INTERNATIONAL Paper is poised to take over packaging giant DS Smith in a £5.8 billion deal after the boards of the two firms announced...
Craft peanut butter brand makes the switch to bespoke glass jars
A UK peanut butter brand has switched to a bespoke glass jar designed and manufactured by Beatson Clark.
Described as ‘the Champagne of peanut butters’,...
Bridge Johnson returns to its roots with new Kilmarnock base
A family-run packaging firm founded in East Ayrshire has returned to the region as part of its continued expansion.
Bridge Johnson, which specialises in a...
Aldi to remove plastic lids from own-label products in 91 Scottish stores
RETAIL giant Aldi is stepping up it bid to reduce single-use plastics by removing all plastic lids on its own-label fresh and cultured cream...
Food industry prepares for EU allergen labelling rules
NEW EU regulations on food allergen labelling come into effect in 13 December 2014, part of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU) No....
Cartonboard innovation tipped to boost retailer’s sustainability goals
GRAPHIC Packaging International and food company Moy Park have teamed up to create what they describe as a 'game-changing' cartonboard packaging solution, which is...



















