Macfarlane Group interim results show 13% rise in turnover
PROTECTIVE packaging supplier Macfarlane Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2025, which show a 13% rise in turnover and...
Manufacturer ramps up security label production to tackle retail theft
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has claimed to have revealed a 'major uplift' in UK security label production following a 'surge in retail theft'.
The firm said...
Aldi to remove plastic lids from own-label products in 91 Scottish stores
RETAIL giant Aldi is stepping up it bid to reduce single-use plastics by removing all plastic lids on its own-label fresh and cultured cream...
Amcor ramps up refillable packaging offering
AMCOR is expanding its refillable and refill packaging solutions in different materials and formats for beauty and personal care products.
With recent research indicating that...
Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola begin HVO fuel trial in the UK
BALL Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) are undertaking a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) part-fuelled vehicles.
A 12-month trial is underway, which...
2024 FPA Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2024 Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Brighton.
More than 450 FPA members and their...
Macfarlane encouraged by trading progress in first half of 2026
MACFARLANE Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2026, which reveal a 2% rise in revenue to £148.9 million and...
DTP Print merges with Southfield Stationers
MIDLOTHIAN-based gift and stationery specialist Southfield Stationers has merged with Edinburgh digital printer Digital Typeline Publications (DTP).
The newly merged business will trade as DTP...
BCMPA urges chancellor not to hit SMEs with tax rises
THE BCMPA has urged UK chancellor Rachel Reeves not to hit SMEs with tax rises or red tape in the upcoming autumn budget.
The association’s...
Smurfit Kappa hails financial results despite revenue dip
SMURFIT Kappa Group has reported revenue of €11.3 billion for the year ending 31 December 2023 - a 12% fall compared with 2022.
EBITDA was...
