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NEC show works hard to profile the future of packaging

THE Packaging Innovations show drew 6004 unique visitors through the doors of the NEC on 26 and 27 February, an 18 percent increase on...

Macfarlane Group reports ‘good’ sales growth in first half of 2021

MACFARLANE Group has published its interim results for the first six months of 2021, which revealed that sales grew by 26.5% to £133.5 million...

Bespoke bottle provides the ‘wow factor’ for miniature gins

EDEN Mill has re-packaged its Love Gin miniatures range in 5cl glass bottles, created by Croxsons. The move complements Eden Mill’s existing 70cl and 50cl...
Milk packaging with invisible UV tags

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...

‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling

HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative. The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...

Team spirit: dedicated workforce helps drive QAS expansion plans

THE upcoming installation of a fourth bottling line at QAS Group’s Kirkcaldy site will mark the latest investment milestone for the business in its...
UWI Technology

Smart labelling innovator takes regional gong

EDINBURGH-based UWI Technology has been named the Most Innovative Business at the WeDO Scotland annual awards. Entrepreneur Pete Higgins established the firm, an innovator...

Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley

CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution. The drinks giant...
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland

Aldi launches search for Scottish suppliers offering sustainable packaging

ALDI Scotland is searching for suppliers offering sustainable packaging solutions. The retailer is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at...

Stirling business designs whisky packaging to highlight sustainability and raise funds for charity

STIRLING-based Blue Box Design has produced premium whisky packaging to both highlight sustainability and raise funds for the chosen charities of record-breaking Atlantic rowers, the...