BakPac production facility

BakPac marks pouch milestone following machinery investment

POUCH manufacturer BakPac is celebrating a production milestone after converting and shipping over one million digitally printed stand-up pouches in a single week. The achievement...
Highland-inspired packaging concept

Highlands-inspired packaging concept triumphs in student design competition

ANTALIS has announced the winners of its 2025 student packaging design competition. For the fifth consecutive year, the firm teamed up with Brief Cases for...
Brian O’Sullivan, Zeus Group

Zeus Group ramps up growth strategy with double acquisition

ZEUS Group has completed the acquisitions of Empire Tapes, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist adhesive tapes, and Rio Tinto Plásticos, a Spanish distributor and manufacturer...
Sidel's CoboREEL

Automated reel loading solution ‘sets new industry standard’

SIDEL is launching CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for drinks packaging labels described as having triple the reel capacity of any other solution...
UPM Raflatac products

UPM Raflatac reveals ‘strong and measurable progress’ on climate commitments

UPM Raflatac has outlined the firm's sustainability progress with the publication of its 2024 Climate Review. The review showcases how the business and its partners...
Vapes

Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners

A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1. Environmental...
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland

Aldi launches search for Scottish suppliers offering sustainable packaging

ALDI Scotland is searching for suppliers offering sustainable packaging solutions. The retailer is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at...
Eden Mill gin bottles

Eden Mill unveils ‘striking’ new gin bottle

SCOTTISH distiller Eden Mill has unveiled a 'striking' refreshed look for its core range gin portfolio. Love Gin, Original Gin and Golf Gin each have...
L-R: Young Spirits founders Alex Harrison and John Ferguson

Edinburgh bottling business recognised for positive workplace culture

EDINBURGH-based bottling business Young Spirits has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most loved companies to work for in a global awards initiative. The...
Computer screen with recyclability guidance

Updated OPRL tool helps brands meet pEPR obligations

OPRL has announced the launch of an updated tool to help members demonstrate the recyclability of packaging products under new Extended Producer Responsibility for...