‘Still work to do’ on educating businesses about outlawed packaging
MONTHS after the UK's ban on single-use EPS/XPS foodservice packaging, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) said it believes there’s still work to do in educating businesses...
Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Three ways smarter reporting transforms manufacturing waste management
By Tom Wright, manufacturing waste expert at sustainable waste management company BiffaÂ
In manufacturing, efficiency is everything – and that extends beyond production lines. As...
Augmented reality technology tipped to open “world of possibilities”
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging has unveiled a new solution to help customers use augmented reality (AR) technology to help bring brands to life.
AR can overlay...
Packaging giant scoops top supplier award
SMURFIT Kappa has been named European Supplier of the Year by 3M.
The packaging giant said the award recognises its "innovative design and order process"...
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...
UK Government to introduce plastic packaging tax
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has outlined plans for the UK Government to introduce a new tax on the manufacture and import of plastic packaging containing...
Glass sector warns of ‘seasonal overloads’ if material is part of DRS
WASTE sector specialists have warned of the potential for 'seasonal overloads' if glass bottles are included in Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Facilities for returning...
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...
Tech specialists team up to explore the future of label production
EIGHT companies are set to team up for The Label Trail, a guided experience during Labelexpo Europe 2025.
Avery Dennison, CERM, CarbonQuota, Esko, Grafisk Maskinfabrik...
