Study claims move to sustainable packaging in FMCG sector is ‘too slow’
A new study by Aquapak has revealed 92% of UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands plan...
DS Smith trials range of alternative fibres to boost circular economy goals
DS Smith has revealed it is trialling new materials for its paper and packaging making process which includes straw, daisies, hemp, cocoa shells and...
Limited edition vodka bottle is a ‘symbol of unity and diversity’
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has teamed up with The Absolut Group and singer, songwriter, actor and social activist Olly Alexander to create the limited edition...
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...
Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies
MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of protective packaging specialist Allpack Packaging Supplies.
East Anglia-based Allpack supples products to customers across a range of sectors...
Scottish bag charge slashes usage and raises cash for charity.
Scotland’s Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced that four retailers have donated more than £1 million to good causes as a result of the...
Cartonboard innovation tipped to boost retailer’s sustainability goals
GRAPHIC Packaging International and food company Moy Park have teamed up to create what they describe as a 'game-changing' cartonboard packaging solution, which is...
Edinburgh bottling business recognised for positive workplace culture
EDINBURGH-based bottling business Young Spirits has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most loved companies to work for in a global awards initiative.
The...
Ardagh to produce ‘world first’ bottle for Jägermeister
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has announced that it will produce the 'world's first'Â emerald green bottles from its NextGen...
Surgeons call for end of fireworks being packaged as ‘toys’
A coalition of surgeons have called on the UK Government to implement strict new laws on the packaging of fireworks.
The British Association of Plastic,...
