AutoCoding Systems beefs-up coding and packaging reliability at Scotbeef Ltd
AutoCoding Systems, specialist Systems Integrator for packaging line automation, has worked with Scotbeef to eliminate any potential risk of packaging or coding errors at...
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...
New study explores impact of disposable cup charges
A new study by Zero Waste Scotland has found that selling disposable coffee cups separately rather than offering discounts for reusables can 'significantly increase' the...
Labour MEP defends traffic light labelling
THE UK’s voluntary “traffic light” system of food labelling is being investigated by the European Commission in the wake of complaints from several member...
Evolution BPS acquired by ProMach
KENTUCKY-headquartered ProMach has acquired Peebles-based Evolution BPS following a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
ProMach, a specialist provider of packaging machinery and related solutions,...
Delivery of Scotland’s Baby Boxes to begin
ALL babies in Scotland born from August 15 will be eligible to receive a box of essential items for newborns.
The Baby Box has been...
DS Smith sets out new sustainability goals
DS Smith has unveiled its new ten-year sustainability vision and strategy, Now and Next, which sets out the firm's commitments and goals.
The business explained...
Majority of BPF members “clearly reject” no-deal Brexit
A flash poll conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) found that most members would be in favour of revoking article 50 to avoid...
American dream comes true for Fife-based innovators
AN innovative materials company first launched from a Fife kitchen is nearing the opening of its first ever commercial production facility in America as...
Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ performance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group expects to exceed previous expectations for the full year, with sales revenue having grown by 25% in the year...
