Benefits of outsourcing are ‘immeasurable’
Emma Verkaik was appointed CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, in May 2023. Here, she tells...
Graham’s adopts new cardboard-thermoformed plastic solution for yoghurt brand
GRAHAM'S, The Family Dairy, has made its Skyr yoghurt cups more sustainable after teaming up with Greiner Packaging.
Greiner has been supplying Graham’s with packaging...
Coca-Cola’s new attached bottle caps to be produced in East Kilbride
NEW attached bottle caps are to be produced in East Kilbride for use across Coca-Cola's range of soft drinks.
The company said that the new...
Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging
BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
‘Value for all’ is key to deposit return in Scotland
THE Scottish public is to have its say on a deposit return scheme (DRS) after the Scottish Government recently officially opened a public consultation...
Covid-19 grounds PRSE until 2021
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have announced the postponement of PRSE 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
The event was due...
FANUC UK appoints business development manager for Scotland and north of England
AUTOMATION specialist FANUC UK has appointed a dedicated business development manager for Scotland and the north of England.
Tony Bentham will be tasked with helping...
Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe.
The business was founded...
UK Government reminded of plastic industry’s importance amidst Covid-19 pandemic
THE British Plastics Federation has written to the UK Government asking that those working in the plastics sector be classified as ‘key workers’ in regard to...
Label waste used to create innovative trade show booth
AVERY Dennison has put theory into practice at the Labelexpo show with a booth made in part from recycled label waste.
The label-maker has described the...
