Scotland’s deposit return scheme to go live in August 2023
SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) is to go live across the country on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
Lorna Slater, circular economy...
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...
‘Rising Star’ joins Frugalpac to help drive sales growth
FRUGALPAC, the manufacturer of a recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, is stepping up growth plans with the appointment if a new sales manager
SIG Terra portfolio sees 15% sales growth in 2024
SIG has announced a 15% increase in sales for SIG Terra packaging materials for aseptic cartons in 2024.
The growth is well above the 6%...
Edinburgh Gin unveils new bespoke packaging
EDINBURGH Gin has unveiled new bespoke packaging designed to 'clearly communicate' its premium gin credentials.
The new packaging is also intended to improve shelf stand...
Storopack unveils new paper cushion system
STOROPACK has revealed that its new PAPERplus Shooter³ paper cushion system can process up to 160m of recycled paper a minute and create cushions...
Joint venture creates new Scottish pallet and timber packaging offering
THE owners of Scott Timber and Pallet 24 have teamed up to form Pallet 2 Packaging, a new joint venture formed following the acquisition...
Contract packers rise to online shopping demands as new restrictions take hold
THE BCMPA has revealed that its members are responding to the latest Covid-19 restrictions after experiencing "significant growth" in their packaging, warehouse and logistics...
Lidl GB outlines new plastic and packaging ambitions
LIDL GB has outlined a new set of plastic and packaging targets, as part of its strategy to eliminate waste.
The retailer revealed it has...
New range of paper tipped to bring “world of new possibilities” to packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa is developing a new range of paper tipped to "open up a world of new possibilities" for the packaging industry.
The firm has announced the...
