Diageo creates plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle
DIAGEO has revealed it has created what it described as the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced...
Woodberry Packaging acquires Medica and Curtis
WOODBERRY Packaging has announced that it has acquired Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis.
The deal for the two long-established British packaging manufacturers will see the...
Michiel Molenaar appointed president of Print Scotland
PRINT Scotland has appointed Michiel Molenaar, a director of Irvine-based packaging solutions business Kennedy Smith, as its new president.
Michiel succeeds the trade body's long-serving...
New Tennent’s packs celebrate Scottish dads
TENNENT'S Lager is launching a limited edition pack for Father's Day this year.
The 12 x 300ml pack features a retro style design with the message...
Packaging takes key role in Covid-19 battle
THE Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, which has wreaked havoc around the globe, has brought the importance of packaging and plastics firmly into focus.
Glass packaging hit ‘disproportionately hard’ in early months of pEPR
INDUSTRY body British Glass and glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark are urging brands not to make 'hasty' material switches, after claiming that an 'unintended...
Contract packers rise to online shopping demands as new restrictions take hold
THE BCMPA has revealed that its members are responding to the latest Covid-19 restrictions after experiencing "significant growth" in their packaging, warehouse and logistics...
Edinburgh spirits sector specialist celebrates FSSC accreditation
EDINBURGH-based bottling, packaging and labelling specialist Young Spirits has been accredited by one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious quality assurance schemes:...
Easyfairs Packaging Council formed to help shape future of industry events
EASYFAIRS UK has announced the formation of the Easyfairs Packaging Council (EPC), an advisory board that will help shape the future of London Packaging...
Paper-based tubes enhance Lismore’s sustainability credentials
SMURFIT Westrock has provided details of its work to boost the sustainability credentials of the Lismore range of Speyside malts by providing luxury cardboard...
