Invisible UV tags herald new era of recycling transparency
OCADO Retail has reportedly become the first UK grocer to scale packaging traceability through a partnership with Polytag.
The online grocery specialist will use UV...
How contract packers are powering spirits innovation
Contract packers are giving spirits brands the agility to deliver limited editions, gifting, and experiential packs at pace. Here, Emma Verkaik, CEO of the...
Berry’s Scottish factories focus on crucial PPE supplies
TWO Scottish factories belonging to polythene film specialist Berry bpi are adapting their manufacturing facilities and investing in new equipment to provide PPE equipment for NHS...
Food safety on the agenda at Ishida open house events
ISHIDA is inviting food producers to its Birmingham facility for its Food Safety X-ray Open House event July 4-6.
The event will demonstrate how advancements...
Macfarlane invests in new Glasgow-based distribution centre
MACFARLANEÂ Packaging has announced it is investing in a new Scottish distribution centre in Baillieston, Glasgow.
The facility will be based within the newly opened distribution...
McLaren focused on business continuity
MCLAREN Packaging has confirmed the company is focused on business continuity over the winter months following a challenging year.
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a...
Edinburgh toxicologists play key role in creation of biodegradable beauty packs
TOXICOLOGISTS from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have been involved in a project to develop biodegradable packaging designed to help cosmetics firms meet demand for environmentally-friendly...
‘Remarkable’ solution unveiled for limited-edition blended malt Scotch whisky
CARTON manufacturer Falconer Print & Packaging has produced a 'premium' solution for Compass Box, a producer, bottler and marketer of a range of blended...
Berry innovation chosen for Glasgow returnable cup project
BERRY Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the Borrow Cup ‘collaborative returnable cup initiative’, which was launched recently in Glasgow.
Borrow...
Creating a ‘green by default’ agenda for packaging
Naomi Stewart from Packaging Innovations & Empack organiser Easyfairs, explains why the promise of a ‘sustainable future’ creates many questions that can only be...
