Lidl launches bottle return scheme trial in Glasgow stores

LIDL has launched a bottle return scheme trial at all 21 of its Glasgow stores. Shoppers will receive 5p for each empty PET plastic and...

Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery releases World Cup bottle

STIRLING Distillery, Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery, has released a special limited-edition bottling whisky to celebrate 154 years of Scottish football and Scotland's qualification for...
DS Smith e-commerce report

Research reveals soaring last-mile delivery costs for e-commerce businesses

NEW research from DS Smith has revealed e-commerce businesses across the UK and Europe are seeing last-mile delivery costs continuing to rise by up...
Conference stage with packed audience

Full conference agenda confirmed for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 have unveiled the full conference programme for the event, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC from February 11-12. Across four...

Packaging producers urged to do more to fund recycling

THE Recycling Association has urged greater funding of recycling by packaging retailers and manufacturers following publication of a new report by the National Audit...

Global packaging community praised for pandemic response

THE global packaging community has been praised for its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Jan De Roeck, Esko marketing director (industry relations and strategy) said,...

Fresh look for Darnley’s Gin ahead of Fife distillery move

DARNLEY’S View Gin has announced a raft of changes - including brand new packaging - as the brand embarks on a “milestone” year. Launched in...

Packaging machinery specialist set to double up at PPMA Show

ATS Packaging is taking two stands at this year's PPMA Show to showcase the company’s range of packaging machinery for end markets including personal...

Busting the automation myths: seven reasons to embrace robotics

By Carl Patrick, robot sales manager – machine tool automation, FANUC UK The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and eighth largest...
Simpler Recycling launch

Simpler Recycling marks a significant step forward for the UK

By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton TODAY'S launch of the Simpler Recycling legislation marks a significant step forward for the UK’s commitment...