Big tobacco’s appeal against plain packaging rejected

An appeal against new rules for standardised packaging of tobacco by a group of tobacco companies has been rejected. The UK Court of Appeal recently rejected the...

Saica unveils new Research, Development & Innovation Centre

THE Saica Group has unveiled its Research, Development & Innovation (R&D&I) Centre at its El Burgo de Ebro plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Launched as part...

Antalis appoints new MD in the UK and Ireland

ANTALIS has appointed Nicholas Thompson to the role of MD for the UK and Ireland, succeeding David Hunter who is retiring from the business. Nicholas...

Former Tullis Russell site at centre of Fife regeneration scheme

THE famous Tullis Russell paper mill site in Fife is at the centre of plans for a regeneration project in Fife. Advance Construction has submitted a...

Angus berry supplier makes 100% recycled material punnet switch

ARBROATH-based Angus Soft Fruits has announced plans to remove over 150 tonnes of single-use plastic over the next 12 months by switching to 100%...
The Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection from Glenglassaugh

Hunter Luxury creates ‘unique’ wooden pack for Glenglassaugh Distillery

HUNTER Luxury has teamed up with Brown Forman and Glenglassaugh Distillery to create a wooden pack for the launch of a highly limited line...
Martin Taylor (left) and Paul Barber

VPK Packaging appoints new MD for UK & Ireland

VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of corrugated specialist VPK Group, has announced the appointment of Martin Taylor as MD for the UK &...
Roger Wright, Biffa

Biffa warning: waste reporting needs to be taken seriously

As Scottish packaging businesses look towards 2026, Roger Wright, waste strategy & packaging manager at Biffa, says that the policy landscape remains one of...
Sustainable sweets progress slows

Sustainable sweets progress slows

CONFECTIONERS have been urged to redouble their efforts to slim down the packaging around chocolate Easter eggs, after a report in March found that...

Loma offer advice against BRC Global Standard for food safety

LOMA SYSTEMS, official partner of the BRC Global Standards organisation, is offering advice and expertise to support companies reviewing their inspection equipment following the...