Collaboration results in ‘never-before-seen’ packaging lifecycle data for UK retailers
RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag and waste management company Biffa have teamed up with retailers Ocado Retail, Co-op, and Aldi to provide them with 'never-before-seen'...
Top Scottish print apprentices honoured at annual ceremony
THE importance of apprentices to the future of Scotland's printing industry was highlighted at the recent Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards.
Four young...
Food safety on the agenda at Ishida open house events
ISHIDA is inviting food producers to its Birmingham facility for its Food Safety X-ray Open House event July 4-6.
The event will demonstrate how advancements...
Circularity Scotland appoints administrators
THE firm which was due to oversee Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) has appointed administrators in the wake of the scheme being delayed again.
Speaking...
DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD
DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division.
The company said Mr...
Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles
LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles.
Appearing in store throughout July,...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until at least 2025
SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until at least October 2025.
The Scottish Government said the delay comes as a consequence of the...
Government minister officially opens Cullen’s expanded Glasgow facility
SCOTLAND'S minister for small business, trade and innovation has officially opened Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging's new factory extension in Glasgow.
Richard Lochhead MSP visited the expanded...
A taste of Scotland: Croxsons creates primary packaging for Ramsay’s Gin launch
GLASS packaging business Croxsons has teamed up with Eden Mill Distillery to produce primary packaging for the launch of Ramsay’s Gin, a London Dry...
New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems
NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability.
The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...
