Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods

A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector. It would...
Recycled glass whisky bottle

Edinburgh studio helps Nordic distillery to make waves

EDINBURGH-based creative studio Contagious has teamed up with Nordic distillery FEDDIE on a bottle honouring more than 1,100 female investors behind the business. Located...

Packaging giant scoops top supplier award

SMURFIT Kappa has been named European Supplier of the Year by 3M. The packaging giant said the award recognises its "innovative design and order process"...

Craft peanut butter brand makes the switch to bespoke glass jars

A UK peanut butter brand has switched to a bespoke glass jar designed and manufactured by Beatson Clark. Described as ‘the Champagne of peanut butters’,...
Purearth

Kammac reports ‘significant surge’ in demand for healthier products

THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a 'surge' in wellness-related business at the start of 2025, driven by health-conscious trends such as Dry January...
Bruichladdich James Cropper

Papermaker wins international award for Bruichladdich sustainable outer wrap

PAPERMAKER James Cropper has won an international award for its work with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand, Bruichladdich. The ‘Packaging Design’ accolade was presented at...

Smurfit Kappa revenues dip amid ‘challenging macro backdrop’

SMURFIT Kappa has recorded a 9% drop in revenue for the first half of the year. The packaging giant's half-year results show revenue has dipped...

Thermoformed packaging manufacturer marks 50-year milestone

THERMOFORMED packaging specialist Macpac is celebrating 50 years in business this year. The company described half a century of conceiving, designing, and manufacturing packaging as...
UWI Technology

Smart labelling innovator takes regional gong

EDINBURGH-based UWI Technology has been named the Most Innovative Business at the WeDO Scotland annual awards. Entrepreneur Pete Higgins established the firm, an innovator...
DS Smith e-commerce report

Research reveals soaring last-mile delivery costs for e-commerce businesses

NEW research from DS Smith has revealed e-commerce businesses across the UK and Europe are seeing last-mile delivery costs continuing to rise by up...