Tartan Army raises sustainability and health concerns over World Cup reusable bottle ban

THE Association of Tartan Army Clubs has raised sustainability and health concerns over FIFA's decision to ban fans from taking reusable water bottles into...
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Alloa brewery joins recycling initiative

ALLOA-based Williams Bros. Brewing Co has joined the OneCircle project to provide a KeyKeg collection hub for breweries in central Scotland. The independent brewery is...

BellaGiada creates whiskey packaging that’s fit for a King

PACKAGING supplier BellaGiada has collaborated with Dublin Liberties Distillery to create a new design for the company's 27-year-old limited edition single malt whiskey, 'King...

Build of Pulpex’s new Glasgow facility reaches major milestone

PULPEX'S build of a new 87,000 manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport is progressing with work complete on the steel frame. The Glasgow site represents a...

Seven in heaven: Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 winners revealed

THE seven winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 have been announced on Day Two of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, held at...

James Cropper appoints MD for creative papers and luxury packaging

JAMES Cropper has appointed Richard Bracewell as MD, paper products, where he will be responsible for the company's creative papers and luxury packaging sectors.   Richard...

Huhtamaki expansion plans revealed

Huhtamaki Foodservice's growth plans have gathered pace with the announcement that the firm's Gosport site is to be expanded. Rosemary Mason, managing director, Huhtamaki, Foodservice Western...

Smurfit Kappa event aims to help drive a bright future for customers

SMURFIT Kappa recently hosted a customer event at British racing venue Silverstone, with the overarching theme of 'Driving the future together'. The aim was to...
Croxsons collaborated with Thatchers Cider to launch their newest innovation, Juicy Apple, by supplying bespoke 500ml glass bottles, each embossed with Thatcher’s name on the shoulder

A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges

REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market. Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...

Cullen announces £15m expansion and major recruitment drive

GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has confirmed major investment plans which the business said will make it one of the world’s largest fibre packaging manufacturers. Cullen...