Bottler pays price for forklift fiasco

A BOTTLING firm has had to fork out more than £20,000 after a worker was filmed being lifted on the prongs of a forklift...

Report predicts growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology

A recent report on packaging holography has highlighted the growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology, the trade body behind the study has said. The International Hologram...

DS Smith marks key sustainability milestone

DS Smith has announced it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months ahead of its 2025 target. As of May 2024,...
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Oban start-up innovates with onion skin packaging

A range of eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by Oban-based start-up HUID. Founded by textiles specialist Renuka Ramanujam,...

James Cropper appoints MD for creative papers and luxury packaging

JAMES Cropper has appointed Richard Bracewell as MD, paper products, where he will be responsible for the company's creative papers and luxury packaging sectors.   Richard...
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That’s the spirit: Fife cask dealership firm invests in advanced racking system

CASK dealership business Spiritfilled has announced a six-figure investment in an advanced racking system at its flagship bonded warehouse in Fife. Located in the rolling...

Former Tullis Russell site at centre of Fife regeneration scheme

THE famous Tullis Russell paper mill site in Fife is at the centre of plans for a regeneration project in Fife. Advance Construction has submitted a...

Demand for personal care products remains ‘unseasonably high’

THE BCMPA has revealed that demand for personal care products continues to thrive - and is predicting this to remain the case for the...

Businesses urged to prepare now for DRS to go live in 2023

BIFFA is urging businesses selling drink to prepare now for the upcoming launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). In August 2023, Scotland will become...

wagamama packaging initiative set to significantly reduce virgin plastics usage

WAGAMAMA has confirmed plans to replace more than eight million delivery bowls with new packaging using recyclable material. The firm believes the decision will remove...