‘World-first’ edible packaging solution to be trialled in recipe boxes

GOUSTO is trialling what has been described as a 'world-first' edible packaging solution, to help improve the environmental credentials in its recipe boxes. Following 15...
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Nominations sought for Plastics Industry Awards 2025

ENTRIES are now open for the Plastics Industry Awards 2025, with two new categories this year in the form of Polyurethane Innovation and Sustainable...

New research will examine whether retailers are ‘maximising opportunities’ for on-pack branding

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Packaging is on a mission to learn more about online shopping trends by launching its 7th annual unboxing survey. The survey...
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Plastics Industry Award winners revealed

THE winners of the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards have been announced. Actor Shaun Williamson revealed the 16 winners at a ceremony in London, with Rosti Automotive...

SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused

A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months. DRS...

CuanTec moves into new Fife manufacturing base

CUANTEC has unveiled plans to make Fife its new centre of manufacturing after moving into a new facility in Glenrothes. The biotech firm, which goes...

PPMA Total Show delivers once again for visitors and exhibitors

THE 2022 PPMA Total Show has been hailed a 'resounding success' after more than 350 exhibitors displayed their latest products and innovations at the NEC...

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...

Macfarlane to add Nelsons to packaging portfolio

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to acquire Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging Limited in a bid to develop the firm's distribution business. Macfarlane said the deal for Leicester-based...
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UK manufacturing can climb even higher with automation

By Tom Bouchier, managing director, FANUC UK Data just released by Make UK reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France to claim eighth place in...