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...
Sustainable sweets progress slows
CONFECTIONERS have been urged to redouble their efforts to slim down the packaging around chocolate Easter eggs, after a report in March found that...
Print Scotland welcomes 22 new associate members as sector strengthens voice
PRINT Scotland, the trade body representing the print, packaging and graphics sector, has announced the addition of 22 new associate members, bringing total membership...
Smith & McLaurin unveils recyclable mono-material wine glass tag
RENFREWSHIRE-based label stock solutions specialist Smith & McLaurin has announced the launch of the 'newly improved' Eco Form following its successful passage through recyclability...
Still Game duo to grace limited edition Tennent’s two pint pack
Tennent’s Lager has joined forces with Still Game duo, Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade, to bring back the famous Lager Lovelies for a special...
Packaging business invests in new fibre and paper development lab
DS Smith has opened a new fibre and paper development laboratory at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
The company has invested £750,000 on the...
Steel for Packaging Europe unveils 2026 recycling report
STEEL for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has presented its 2026 recycling report, ‘Steel Ahead: Packaging for a circular future’ at the Shaping Europe’s Circular Future...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to go live in August 2023
SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) is to go live across the country on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
Lorna Slater, circular economy...
First UK drinks carton recycling plant
THE UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility has been opened in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire.
Capable of recycling up to 40% (25,000...
Loma offer advice against BRC Global Standard for food safety
LOMA SYSTEMS, official partner of the BRC Global Standards organisation, is offering advice and expertise to support companies reviewing their inspection equipment following the...
