Augmented reality technology tipped to open “world of possibilities”
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging has unveiled a new solution to help customers use augmented reality (AR) technology to help bring brands to life.
AR can overlay...
OPRL appoints interim MD
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of Jude Allan as interim MD, to cover Dr Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra.
Bates will spend...
Kensal teams up with KUKA
CONVEYING systems manufacturer Kensal Handling Systems has become the first UK company to enter into a ‘Systems Partner Agreement’ with KUKA Robotics UK Ltd.
The...
77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax
OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported.
The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...
Macfarlane reports increased revenues and profit
MACFARLANE Group has revealed that 'strong growth' has delivered results 'ahead of market expectations' after the business released its preliminary financial results for the...
‘World-first’ edible packaging solution to be trialled in recipe boxes
GOUSTO is trialling what has been described as a 'world-first' edible packaging solution, to help improve the environmental credentials in its recipe boxes.
Following 15...
Survey highlights increasing demand for e-commerce sustainable packaging
ALMOST one in five (19%) consumers have said they would not buy from online retailers who do not use sustainable packaging.
The findings came in...
Climate review underscores UPM Raflatac’s sustainability progress
UPM Raflatac has highlighted the 'significant strides' the business has taken towards becoming the first label materials company to go beyond fossils.
The firm has...
Airdrie labels business in ‘UK-first’ AccurioLabel 400 installation
AIRDRIE-based Label Tec Scotland has commissioned the UK’s first installation of Konica Minolta's AccurioLabel 400 digital label press.
The solution is said to deliver 'incredibly...
Scots brothers expand restaurant into retail with sustainably packaged products
A family-owned restaurant operating in Edinburgh and Aberdeen is moving into the retail sector with the launch of a new range of products in...
