Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste
A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe.
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‘First of its kind’ fully compostable coffee capsule lid unveiled
PACKAGING developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched what the firm is calling a 'first of its kind' fully compostable coffee capsule lid, in collaboration...
Labelexpo is rebranding to LOUPE for 2026
LABELEXPO Global Series has revealed it will rebrand to LOUPE, in step with the label industry's evolution. The announcement coincides with the first day...
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
Fibre-based alternative to plastic shrink wraps launched for multipack drinks
DS Smith has teamed up with packaging machinery and systems provider Krones to create ECO Carrier, a fibre-based alternative to shrink wrap for PET...
Long-standing flexible packaging firms agree merger
MERCURY Packaging and CPS Flexible Ltd have agreed a merger to form a flexible packaging firm with a combined turnover of around £16 million.
The...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to go live in August 2023
SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) is to go live across the country on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
Lorna Slater, circular economy...
Deadline looms large for Pro Carton Young Designers Award
LESS than a week remains to vote on the Pro Carton Young Designers Award as the deadline of August 23 approaches.
The competition provides students...
Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform
BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer.
This move has...
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...
