Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade

WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...
Glenfiddich whisky bottles

‘Bold’ new Glenfiddich visual identity combines modernity and heritage

GLENFIDDICH, the single malt Scotch whisky specialist, has been showing off its new visual identity, described as balancing modernity with heritage and drawing on...

Bespoke solution helps Glasgow-based vegan box provider

ANTALIS Packaging has helped a Glasgow-based business inject the "wow factor" into its collaboration with Vegan vlogger Monami Frost by creating a limited edition beauty...
Bergman & Beving and DataLase teams celebrate acquisition

Bergman & Beving acquires 90% shareholding in DataLase

PHOTONIC printing solutions specialist DataLase has announced that Bergman & Beving AB has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business. Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase...
Operator at X-ray inspection machine

Food producers urged to reinforce inspection protocols following high-profile recalls

FOOD producers are being urged to reinforce their inspection protocols following a number of recent high-profile recall cases involving plastic, stones, and other potential...

Plastic packaging tax — will we be ready?

To accelerate the recycling of plastic, the UK Government has issued a policy paper on the introduction of the plastic packaging tax, which is...

Alupro ‘reassured’ by acknowledgement of DRS concerns

ALUPRO (the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation) has expressed its disappointment that Scotland's Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee voted through the nation's proposed...

Dog waste bag innovator looks to scoop up Scottish packaging partner

AN Edinburgh innovator behind an eco-friendly dog waste bag, which has already gained the support of Sir Richard Branson, is hoping the Scottish packaging...
borders biscuits

Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging

BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before

Mixed bag: debate rages over 5p bag charge

As shoppers in Scotland get to grips with the 5p charge on carrier bags, we ask two men on opposing sides of the debate...