Bacardi vows to launch 100% biodegradable spirits bottle

BACARDI has announced plans to put the 'world’s most sustainable spirits bottle' on shelves by 2023. The drinks giant said the 100% biodegradable bottle will...

Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations. The business provided a...
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That’s the spirit: Fife cask dealership firm invests in advanced racking system

CASK dealership business Spiritfilled has announced a six-figure investment in an advanced racking system at its flagship bonded warehouse in Fife. Located in the rolling...

Smurfit Kappa event aims to help drive a bright future for customers

SMURFIT Kappa recently hosted a customer event at British racing venue Silverstone, with the overarching theme of 'Driving the future together'. The aim was to...

Huhtamaki unveils ‘breakthrough’ paper-based tablet packaging

HUHTAMAKI has launched a new innovation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in the form of Push Tab paper, described as the first paper-based...

Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes

UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...

Falkirk protective packaging specialist secures PPE distribution deal

BUBL Packaging has announced the availability of a full range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through a distribution agreement with ASAP Innovations. Falkirk-based BUBL, which...
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Coveris reaches agreement to sell Paper Business Unit

COVERIS has reached an agreement to sell its labels and board business (Business Unit Paper) to the US private equity company Kingswood Capital Management. The...
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FPA warns current EPR implementation ‘risks creating confusion and financial uncertainty’

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that action is needed to ensure fair implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Leaders from across the packaging sector...
In the bag: US awards for flexible pack innovators

In the bag: US awards for flexible pack innovators

THE annual awards of the US-based Flexible Packaging Association in March showcased recent advances in printing, packaging and sustainability for a wide range of...