Sustainability poised to remain THE key focus for packaging industry in 2023

2023 has arrived and it’s the time of year when thoughts turn to the future. Last year brought a number of challenges for the...

Digital print hits the mainstream

SURELY a significant milestone in the maturation of digital print, the recent “personalised” bottle labels from Coca-Cola – later mimicked by Irn Bru to...

Plastics sector outlines Brexit concerns ahead of key vote

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed concerns from its members about Brexit, just days before the crucial House of Commons vote on Prime...
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Michiel Molenaar appointed president of Print Scotland

PRINT Scotland has appointed Michiel Molenaar, a director of Irvine-based packaging solutions business Kennedy Smith, as its new president. Michiel succeeds the trade body's long-serving...

Baby Box design finalists revealed

The final six designs for Scotland’s Baby Box initiative have been revealed. The shortlisted designs were announced by the Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark...

Cullen plans to use football sponsorship to spread eco-friendly message

CULLEN has announced a two-year sponsorship deal with SPFL top flight outfit Hamilton Academical Football Club as its new front of shirt partner. The Glasgow-based moulded...

Pringles unveils new ‘designed for recycling’ tube

THE Pringles tube has been given a sustainable redesign with its metal bottom replaced with a paper fibre-based alternative. Kellanova Europe worked with paperboard container...

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...
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Grocery sector surpasses waste targets

THE UK grocery sector has succeeded in reducing food and packaging waste by 1.7 million tonnes, the equivalent of 4.8 million tonnes of CO2eq...

Corrugated producer scoops top Nestle accolade

CORRUGATED packing producer, Cepac, has been named UK Supplier of the Year to Nestle. Cepac has provided Nestle UK with over one hundred million corrugated packs...