Highland school to trial reusable packaging in ‘first-of-its-kind’ move

KINGUSSIE High School is to trial serving food from its canteen in reusable lunch containers, in what the Highland Council said could potentially be...

PDM 2019 postponed amid Brexit “uncertainty”

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Design & Moulding Event (PDM) have revealed the show has been postponed for two years, citing the "current economic climate" as...

New Ishida range takes checkweighers to ‘the next level’

ISHIDA Europe has announced it is launching a new range of checkweighers tipped to take the machines to 'the next level'. The Ishida DACS-GN platform...

‘First of its kind’ fully compostable coffee capsule lid unveiled

PACKAGING developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched what the firm is calling a 'first of its kind' fully compostable coffee capsule lid, in collaboration...

Festive turkeys travel first class on PLS’ RFID-enabled plastic pallets

CUSTOMERS of Britain’s most exclusive department stores will be getting their festive turkeys delivered on the most advanced pallet systems in the country, thanks to...

AR packs help Scots to enjoy ‘virtual’ Burns supper during lockdown

SCOTS can enjoy a 'virtual' Burns supper this year thanks to a new augmented reality (AR) pack which beams a kilted host reciting the ‘Address...

Cullen has the bottle for success

THE sustainable aesthetic of Cullen’s award-winning Fibre Bottle is becoming an increasing draw for brands alongside the container’s green credentials, the Glasgow-headquartered firm has...

Amcor marks 60th anniversary of ‘revolutionary’ screw cap range

AMCOR Capsules, a specialist in closures and capsules for wine and spirits brands, is marking the 60th anniversary of its STELVIN aluminum screw cap...
Recyclable seafood packaging

Highlands seafood specialist hails ‘eco-conscious’ packaging solution

SMURFIT Westrock has revealed details of its sustainable seafood packaging solutions for Dingwall-based Keltic Seafare. Keltic Seafare specialises in live langoustines, lobsters and hand-dived scallops,...

Vanston named new INCPEN CEO

PAUL Vanston will succeed Jane Bickerstaffe as CEO of INCPEN, the Industry Council for research on Packaging & the Environment. He will serve as CEO-designate until...