‘World first’ trial highlights benefits of a digital deposit return scheme

OVER 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers in a 'world first' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial. The project was led by recycling...

Packaging giant scoops top supplier award

SMURFIT Kappa has been named European Supplier of the Year by 3M. The packaging giant said the award recognises its "innovative design and order process"...
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Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves' autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic...

SIG confirms multi-million pound investment in new tech facility

SIG has announced the business is investing €12 million in a pilot plant of its new Tech Center Europe, which will be located close...

Walker’s Shortbread celebrates Lunar New Year with bespoke packaging

WALKER'S Shortbread has launched new packaging for its bestselling Twin-pack of Fingers in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The move comes in partnership with...
Kensal teams up with KUKA

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...

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe winners revealed

THE winners of this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe have been announced. Seven category winners were revealed during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam,...

Innovation key as Asda gives spirits range a fresh look

SUPERMARKET giant Asda has announced a revamp of its Extra Special spirits range as the battle for own-label spirits products hots up. The retailer's Malt Whisky, Gin and...

Alupro ‘reassured’ by acknowledgement of DRS concerns

ALUPRO (the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation) has expressed its disappointment that Scotland's Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee voted through the nation's proposed...

Scottish corrugated packaging business confirms major investment plans

EAST Kilbride-based corrugated packaging specialist Boxshop, a member of the Logson Group, has announced it has embarked on a major investment programme to 'transform'...