Big tobacco’s appeal against plain packaging rejected

An appeal against new rules for standardised packaging of tobacco by a group of tobacco companies has been rejected. The UK Court of Appeal recently rejected the...
Recycled glass whisky bottle

Edinburgh studio helps Nordic distillery to make waves

EDINBURGH-based creative studio Contagious has teamed up with Nordic distillery FEDDIE on a bottle honouring more than 1,100 female investors behind the business. Located...

Vegware Sustainability Report outlines progress on environmental ambitions

COMPOSTABLE foodservice packaging specialist Vegware has released its Sustainability Report 2021. The report highlights the Edinburgh-headquartered firm's commitment to driving access to composting infrastructure, and...

New research highlights importance of packaging to online retailers

Macfarlane Packaging’s annual ‘unboxing’ survey has shown “significant improvements” in online retailers’ use of packaging to protect the condition of products being delivered to...

Awards programme honours top can designs

CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has announced the launch of its Design Accolades award programme. The first designs...
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland Industry 4.0 demonstrator

Beckhoff demonstrates high-tech capabilities at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

THE National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise, operated by the University of Strathclyde and part of the...
RE-ZIP Packaging - Reusable Boxes and Bags

London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery line-up revealed

EASYFAIRS UK, organiser of London Packaging Week, has announced the products that will comprise the 2024 Innovation Gallery line-up. Set to be the centrepiece of...
Supermarket aisle showcasing various different types of packaging

New research highlights progress in supermarket packaging sustainability

OVER half (53%) of the packaging components used by major UK supermarkets are rated ‘green’ for recyclability under Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), according...

Packaging solution is a breath of fresh air for high value items

A Scottish protective packaging specialist has launched a new product which is helping businesses avoid transit damage when shipping heavy duty goods such as toilet...

Major retailers sign up to Glasgow’s recyclable cup scheme

A host of big name Glasgow retailers have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch its recyclable cup scheme in the city. The #TakeitBack...