Packaging specialist confirms further £1 million investment in Cumbernauld site

PITREAVIE Group has announced a further £1 million investment in new plant and machinery at its Cumbernauld corrugated box manufacturing facility. The packaging specialist said...
Design companion

Design companion – Revision for handbook

RECOUP’S guideline document for packaging technologists and pack developers involved in plastic packaging has been revised for the second time this year. ‘Recyclability By Design’...

Mackie’s of Scotland unveils new packaging

MACKIE'S of Scotland has undergone what it says is its most comprehensive rebrand in 30 years as it unveils its new packaging. The pack design...
Ellen Daniels

Foodservice Packaging Association appoints first ever CEO

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has appointed Ellen Daniels as the organisation's first chief executive officer. Ellen joins following her tenure as CEO of the...

Mondi holds the advantage on drinks packaging with new solution

MONDI has announced the launch of Hug&Hold, describing it as a 'recyclable, paper-based solution' to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs. Hug&Hold...

Macfarlane reports increased revenues and profit

MACFARLANE Group has revealed that 'strong growth' has delivered results 'ahead of market expectations' after the business released its preliminary financial results for the...
Peter Farrer of Scottish Water and climate action secretary Gillian Martin. Image credit: Paul Devlin / SNS Group

Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic

SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles.  The utility hailed the success...

Coca-Cola’s new attached bottle caps to be produced in East Kilbride

NEW attached bottle caps are to be produced in East Kilbride for use across Coca-Cola's range of soft drinks. The company said that the new...

One year to go: Scottish businesses urged to prepare now for DRS

CIRCULARITY Scotland is calling on producers, retailers, and hospitality venues across Scotland to begin preparing for the introduction of the country's deposit return scheme...

Lidl GB outlines new plastic and packaging ambitions

LIDL GB has outlined a new set of plastic and packaging targets, as part of its strategy to eliminate waste. The retailer revealed it has...