VPK aiming to provide ‘real alternative’ for Scottish market
VPK Group is targeting growth in the Scottish packaging sector on the back of its acquisition of corrugated manufacturer Encase.
Encase has a sheet plant...
Macfarlane strengthens European team with senior appointment
MACFARLANE Group PLC has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of Joost Meijs to the new role of MD, Macfarlane Packaging Distribution, Europe.
In...
Macfarlane reports increased revenues and profit
MACFARLANE Group has revealed that 'strong growth' has delivered results 'ahead of market expectations' after the business released its preliminary financial results for the...
Contract packers rise to online shopping demands as new restrictions take hold
THE BCMPA has revealed that its members are responding to the latest Covid-19 restrictions after experiencing "significant growth" in their packaging, warehouse and logistics...
Sabert launches updated version of its Deli2Go range
SABERT Corporation Europe has announced the launch of a new version of its compact Deli2Go range.
Described as 'perfect' for chilled foods and side dishes,...
BPF calls for ‘urgent’ government support for UK plastic recyclers
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has warned that the UK is at 'serious risk' of losing its domestic plastic recycling industry.
The organisation said that,...
Majority of BPF members “clearly reject” no-deal Brexit
A flash poll conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) found that most members would be in favour of revoking article 50 to avoid...
PFAS-free packaging is a cause for Celebration
FOODSERVICE packaging specialist Celebration Packaging has warned that man-made ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS (per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are likely to become a growing...
Scottish Government launches public consultation on deposit returns
THE Scottish public is to have its say on a deposit return scheme after the Scottish Government officially opened a public consultation on the...
Smurfit Kappa launches ‘revolutionary’ water-resistant paper
SMURFIT Kappa has developed a new water-resistant paper called AquaStop.
The product is part of the firm's new TechniPaper portfolio, described as consisting of papers...
