Companies urged to check PPT obligations following Autumn Statement
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance specialist Ecoveritas is warning firms to double check their plastic packaging tax (PPT) obligations after chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the levy would...
O-I Glass outlines $680m global investment plans
O-I Glass has announced plans for global investments of up to $680 million, tipped to add up to 700,000 tons of extra glass packaging...
‘World first’ trial highlights benefits of a digital deposit return scheme
OVER 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers in a 'world first' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial.
The project was led by recycling...
Smurfit Kappa investment tipped to ‘redefine’ UK packaging landscape
SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a 'momentous' investment in machinery for its UK Hexacomb offering.
The firm said the move is poised to 'redefine' the packaging...
Mondi to offer ‘ultra-high’ barrier paper-based packaging solution
MONDI has announced it is spending €16 million on technology to produce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate.
The product is described as...
Online retailers are boxing clever over packaging improvements
MACFARLANE Packaging's 2025 Unboxing Survey has highlighted the improvements online retailers have taken to improve their packaging over the past decade.
Since the launch of...
Scottish snack specialist set for packaging makeover
A major Scottish-based family snack business is launching new packaging.
Taylors Snacks is set to unveil the ‘Taylors’ brand on its crisps and popcorn ranges,...
Vegware looks to ‘close the loop’ on composting
EDINBURGH-based compostable packaging manufacturer Vegware has launched its collection service in Bristol, along with a new bring-back scheme for cafes.
Vegware’s Close the Loop scheme,...
Edinburgh packaging manufacturer looks to corner the folding carton market
EDINBURGH-based Thomson Print & Packaging is reaping the rewards after bringing folding carton converting fully in-house, facilitated by the installation of a BOBST NOVAFOLD...
Morrisons to trial ‘zero waste’ concept in Scottish stores
MORRISONS is to launch 'zero waste' stores in Scotland as part of a trial which the retailer hopes will allow it to recycle all...
