Macfarlane trading ‘broadly in line’ with market expectations
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has posted interim financial results for the first six months of 2024, which revealed an 8% dip in revenue...
The Can Makers and Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association unite
TRADE body The Can Makers has announced it is to merge with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) in a move aimed at streamlining...
Packaging takes key role in Covid-19 battle
THE Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, which has wreaked havoc around the globe, has brought the importance of packaging and plastics firmly into focus.
Glass packaging specialist unveils 300g lightweight wine bottle
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has unveiled a 300g lightweight glass wine bottle.
As the wine industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, the firm...
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...
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society presents Distillers One of One packaging concept
THE Scotch Malt Whisky Society has revealed it is bucking the trend with its inaugural contribution to the Distillers One of One auction at...
New ‘recycle-ready’ thermoforming films launched for meat and dairy goods
AMCOR has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal recycle-ready thermoforming films for meat and dairy products.
Suitable for fresh and processed...
Quality Street to move to paper wrappers in ‘major’ packaging innovation
NESTLÉ has announced what it says is 'industry-leading' packaging innovations for its Quality Street and KitKat brands.
It will see Quality Street move to recyclable...
Benefits of outsourcing are ‘immeasurable’
Emma Verkaik was appointed CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, in May 2023. Here, she tells...
Design of rare wartime whisky sets the Gold standard
MALT whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail took Gold in the Scotch whisky category of The Spirits Design Masters 2017. The design was conceived for...
