Could Brexit spell opportunity for packaging start-ups?
The head of a leading UK business growth accelerator has said that Brexit could potentially be a great opportunity for the country’s start-ups.
Jim Duffy,...
‘Furnace of the Future’ could herald new era in climate-neutral glass packaging
EUROPEAN glass manufacturers have collaborated on a project to build what is described as the first large scale hybrid electric furnace to run on...
Major retailers sign up to Glasgow’s recyclable cup scheme
A host of big name Glasgow retailers have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch its recyclable cup scheme in the city.
The #TakeitBack...
Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies
MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of protective packaging specialist Allpack Packaging Supplies.
East Anglia-based Allpack supples products to customers across a range of sectors...
Reusable packaging emerging as ‘critical infrastructure’ for supply chains
RISING costs, labour shortages and evolving regulation are driving a 'fundamental shift' in how companies view packaging, according to reusable packaging specialist Tosca.
The firm...
‘Breathtaking’ gin bottle launched to mark Platinum Jubilee
A limited edition gin bottle commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been released by Silent Pool Gin.
The bottle was provided by glass packaging specialist,...
Tennent’s to provide calorie content on packaging
TENNENT'S lager has announced it is to become the first alcohol product in Britain to print "clear nutritional information" on its cans and bottles.
From...
Scotland to ban ‘some of the most damaging’ single-use plastics
SCOTLAND is to ban 'some of the most environmentally damaging' single-use plastic items from 1 June 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
Legislation has been...
Demand for personal care products remains ‘unseasonably high’
THE BCMPA has revealed that demand for personal care products continues to thrive - and is predicting this to remain the case for the...
Summer prizes up for grabs with new Tennent’s promo pack
TENNENT'S Lager has announced a new on-pack promotion offering consumers the opportunity to win a variety of prizes.
The competition is part of the brand’s...
