Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods

A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector. It would...
Vegware cups

Vegware adds to end-of-life waste management options for customers

EDINBURGH-based packaging specialist Vegware has launched another waste disposal option for the firm's coffee cups. All of Vegware’s single and double wall hot cups can...
Alice Harlock

OPRL welcomes publication of PackUK’s RAM roadmap

OPRL has welcomed the publication of PackUK’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2025-2030 roadmap. The organisation has described the resource as a valuable tool for brands...

CS Group appoints new MD to help drive ambitious growth plans

COMMERCIAL cleaning and packaging business CS Group has announced the appointment of Andy Imrie as MD as part of the company's plans to double...

Beatson Clark creates bottle for “boundary pushing beers”

Glass manufacturer, Beatson Clark, has created a new bottle for Scottish beer brewer, BrewDog. The 375ml embossed champagne-style amber bottle has been produced for the...
Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland

Zero Waste Scotland highlights ‘staggering’ impact of food waste on the environment

NEW research from Zero Waste Scotland has revealed food waste is having 'previously unquantified' impacts on the health of the planet in addition to...
Aquafigure bottle

Sustainable hydration brand seeking UK partners for reusable bottle

Aquafigure, a new hydration brand that combines a reusable bottle with interchangeable, collectible bottle cards, is coming to the UK following its success in...

New venue for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

THE Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference will move to a new venue in the Netherlands next year following "very strong support" for the...
Winners celebrating event partnership award win

Event partnership award marks two decades of collaboration over contract packing

PACKAGING Innovations & Empack, in partnership with the BCMPA (Association of Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics), has won Best Event Partnership at the...
Highland-inspired packaging concept

Highlands-inspired packaging concept triumphs in student design competition

ANTALIS has announced the winners of its 2025 student packaging design competition. For the fifth consecutive year, the firm teamed up with Brief Cases for...