Tennent’s to remove 100 million plastic rings from lager cans
TENNENT'S is poised to remove 100 million plastic rings from its lager cans by 2022 following a £7 million investment in packaging equipment at Wellpark...
Survey highlights consumer confusion around disposal of packaging
A survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has highlighted the importance of certified recyclable or compostable packaging to consumers.
61% of...
Arjowiggins confirms DIGIPEEL production will move to Scottish mill
ARJOWIGGINS has announced that production of its DIGIPEEL transfer paper will recommence at the manufacturer's mill in Stoneywood, near Aberdeen, after the business moved manufacturing...
McLaren Packaging invests heavily in ‘game-changer’ renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture
PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging has helped create what has been described as the world’s first renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture.
The drinks packaging specialist,...
Labels producer emphasises the importance of branding to small food businesses
AA Labels is urging British food businesses to stay ahead of the competition by thinking carefully about how they brand and label their packaging.
At...
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...
Smurfit Kappa achieves four of its top sustainability targets
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has achieved four of its mid-term Better Planet 2050 sustainability targets.
According to the company's 17th Sustainable Development Report, Smurfit...
Porridge brand switches to recyclable pack that has ‘made the impossible possible’
SYMINGTON'S, which has been using Greiner Packaging’s K3 cardboard-plastic packaging solution for its Naked instant noodles since 2021, has now moved its Oatburst instant...
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...
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...
