Chilled approach boosts recyclable pack goals for Sorbafreeze

SORBAFREEZE, the Glenrothes-based chilled packaging division of the Pitreavie Group, has developed a new temperature controlled packaging range that can be fully kerbside recycled. Kerbcool...

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,...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme to include glass pending consultation period

THE Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the country's deposit return scheme (DRS)

Bespoke solution helps Glasgow-based vegan box provider

ANTALIS Packaging has helped a Glasgow-based business inject the "wow factor" into its collaboration with Vegan vlogger Monami Frost by creating a limited edition beauty...

Vegware’s new MD eyes big year in food retail

THE new MD of Vegware has told Packaging Scotland that the business is confident of boosting its presence even further in the food retail...

Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe. The business was founded...
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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...

Great to be back: PPMA Show 2021 brings welcome return of live events

Despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges and recent fuel crisis, organisers of PPMA Show 2021 revealed the event attracted a ‘solid’ attendance, as more than...

Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers

NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging. Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...

Impact of Covid-19 on UK packaging supply chain to be established

THE impact of Covid-19 on the UK packaging supply chain is set to be established in the next Valpak PackFlow report. Valpak has recruited WRAP...