Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the business remains on target to deliver its goal to have at least net zero emissions by 2050.
The firm's 16th...
GS1-128 barcodes: a secret weapon in challenging times
Optimising GS1-128 barcodes in partnership with a trusted technology provider gives manufacturers visibility of the entire supply chain for more efficient inventory management, rapid...
‘Confusing’ information potentially hindering packaging recycling
NEW research commissioned by OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has revealed that recycling remains important for consumers - but more than half of respondents said...
Macfarlane charges ahead with carbon strategy after investing in EV fleet
MACFARLANE Packaging has purchased five new electric vehicles for its commercial delivery fleet as part of the company's carbon reduction plans.
The haul comprises one...
Scots brothers expand restaurant into retail with sustainably packaged products
A family-owned restaurant operating in Edinburgh and Aberdeen is moving into the retail sector with the launch of a new range of products in...
Research shows importance of transparency in establishing sustainability credibility
A survey conducted by Smurfit Kappa, in partnership with the Financial Times, has highlighted the importance of sustainability in the strategy and planning of...
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...
Zero Waste Scotland looks to tackle ‘misconceptions’ around tinned food
ZERO Waste Scotland has revealed that 'misconceptions' about tins could be causing Scottish shoppers to buy shorter shelf-life foods that they end up wasting.
New...
Graham’s Dairy delivers milk in recyclable cartons with tethered cap solution
GRAHAM'S Dairy is poised to become the UK’s first dairy to roll out fresh milk to retailers in fully recyclable cartons using tethered caps.
The...
Former Motherwell parcel depot being transformed into DRS facility
WORK is progressing in Motherwell on the £6 million transformation of a former parcel depot into a facility set to play a crucial part...
