Macfarlane Group appoints new company secretary
DEREK Quirk has been named Macfarlane Group PLC's new company secretary.
Mr Quirk joined the protective packaging specialists as director of group risk in December....
Tartan Army raises sustainability and health concerns over World Cup reusable bottle ban
THE Association of Tartan Army Clubs has raised sustainability and health concerns over FIFA's decision to ban fans from taking reusable water bottles into...
Scotland’s litter “as bad as ever” study finds
Scotland’s litter problem is “as bad as ever” according to a new study commissioned by environmental organisation INCPEN.
The study, conducted by Keep Scotland Beautiful,...
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...
Stakeholders discuss the way forward in tackling marine litter issues
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has hosted a follow-up seminar to its marine litter event that took place earlier this year. Brands, retailers, politicians...
Busting the myths around robotics and automation
PACKAGING Scotland will be chairing a learning hub session focusing on the benefits of automation and robotics in the food and drink industry at...
Macfarlane Group predicts bright future
MACFARLANE Group said group sales growth of 3% reflected "subdued market conditions" in its AGM statement covering 2016 to date.
The Glasgow-based firm said it was confident...
DoH gives green light to new food labelling system
A voluntary traffic-light system of food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, providing an at-a-glance appraisal of a product’s salt, sugar and...
Spirit Labels apprentice takes top prize at Print Scotland ceremony
INES Hiu Wai Law of Renfrew-based Spirit Labels Ltd has been crowned Print Scotland’s Overall Apprentice of the Year at the tenth annual Scottish...
Scottish snack specialist set for packaging makeover
A major Scottish-based family snack business is launching new packaging.
Taylors Snacks is set to unveil the ‘Taylors’ brand on its crisps and popcorn ranges,...
