UK-manufactured food pots offer new on-the-go solution

COLPAC has confirmed the launch of its new range of FSC-certified multi-food pots. Manufactured in the UK, the pots are described as a 'versatile' food-to-go...

McLaren Packaging invests in carbon offsetting project in Argyll & Bute

MCLAREN Packaging has invested £150,000 in a carbon offsetting project in Argyllshire. The Port Glasgow-based firm said the move forms part of its ambition to...

Guala Closures reinforces commitment to Scotch whisky with opening of Gartcosh facility

GUALA Closures has officially opened its new production facility in Gartcosh in an investment it said exceeds €60 million (£52 million). The Italian-headquartered specialist in...

Whisky calendar provides window of opportunity for packaging specialist

SAXON Packaging has helped create a whisky advent calendar for The Really Good Whisky Company. Shelley Kelaty, managing director of The Really Good Whisky Company,...

Pulpex secures £62m investment for build of manufacturing facility near Glasgow

PULPEX has announced that it is to build a manufacturing facility near Glasgow capable of producing 50 million of its fibre-based bottles each year. The...

‘Major’ step forward for UK recycling as ‘pioneering’ Fife plant opens

A 'pioneering' new recycling facility which will reprocess hard-to-recycle plastics has opened in Fife. The facility is co-owned by Morrisons, with recycling plant specialists, Yes...
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Macfarlane charges ahead with electric truck investment

MACFARLANE Packaging has more than doubled its electric truck fleet with five new models. The introduction of the four new electric rigids and one electric...

James Cropper hails ‘transformational’ year as revenue rises 24%

JAMES Cropper has announced a 'strong financial recovery', including revenue growth for the group's paper division. Described as a 'transformational' year for the business, for...

Cullen Packaging owner honoured with top entrepreneur accolade

DAVID MacDonald, owner of Glasgow-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, has been crowned the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader. He won the national...

‘Revolutionary and sustainable’ packaging solution launched for foodservice caterers

SEAL Packaging has launched Infinity TopSeal, described as a 'revolutionary and sustainable' solution for food delivery businesses and foodservice caterers. Last year, Seal Packaging was...