Packing a punch
PACKAGING and processing exhibition Pro2Pac is returning with a new look and organisers say it will be the largest edition yet.
The biennial event...
Scottish parliament approves DRS regulations
THE Scottish parliament has voted in favour of the regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS).
The vote means that, from 1 July 2022, all...
Compostable coup for Glasgow firm
A range of soft produce trays from Glasgow firm Robert Cullen Ltd has been described as “arguably the UK’s greenest packaging product” by the...
New guide offers packaging advice for socially-distanced catering models
COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist Vegware has created a 24-page guide to help foodservice businesses plan for socially-distanced service models.
The Edinburgh-headquartered business revealed disposables are in...
McLaren Packaging donates boxes to local Warm Hand of Friendship initiative
PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has donated boxes in support of Inverclyde Council/Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s £130,000 Warm Hand of Friendship initiative.
Care packages...
Macfarlane Group appoints new company secretary
DEREK Quirk has been named Macfarlane Group PLC's new company secretary.
Mr Quirk joined the protective packaging specialists as director of group risk in December....
Major retailers switch to self-separating packs for porridge pots
SEVEN major UK food retailers have switched to the new K3 r100 self-separating packaging solution from Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland, for their own-brand...
Retailers urged to review processes ahead of unwanted gift returns
ANTALIS Packaging has urged retailers to "overhaul" their returns processes to help reduce the costs presented by people returning unwanted Christmas presents.
The firm highlighted...
Impressive packs give Edinburgh pizza specialist perfect base to expand into retail
A sourdough pizza restaurant in Edinburgh has marked the start of 2026 by launching a new retail range in strategically designed packaging across 15...
Lidless disposable cup launched to help tackle ‘eco disaster’
A product described as Britain's first fully plastic-free and recyclable lidless takeaway cup has been unveiled.
The ButterflyCup is initially being introduced at WWT (Wildfowl...
