Sustainable gin pouches launched ahead of Mother’s Day

DARNLEY'S Gin has announced the launch of its sustainable gin pouches in time for Mother’s Day. Described as an 'eye-catching, unique present that gin-lovers can...

Machinery specialist wants ‘paradigm shift’ to help food manufacturers meet sustainability demands

ULMA Packaging UK is calling for a 'paradigm shift' around food packaging machinery to meet an expected 'boom' in demand for sustainable packaging. The move...

Construction begins of ‘UK’s largest aluminium packaging plant’

CONSTRUCTION is underway at Ball Corporation’s new can-making factory at the SEGRO Park Kettering Gateway. Local and government leaders, including North Northamptonshire MP Philip Hollobone,...

Macfarlane reports increased revenues and profit

MACFARLANE Group has revealed that 'strong growth' has delivered results 'ahead of market expectations' after the business released its preliminary financial results for the...

Scottish universities to ‘drastically’ increase recycled content of plastic bottles

SCIENTISTS from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde are to develop additives and processing methods that will 'drastically' increase the recycled content of...

McLaren Packaging invests in carbon offsetting project in Argyll & Bute

MCLAREN Packaging has invested £150,000 in a carbon offsetting project in Argyllshire. The Port Glasgow-based firm said the move forms part of its ambition to...

Digital reward system launched ahead of Glasgow deposit return scheme trial

HELPFUL and Mastercard have launched a digital system to make it easier to return single-use plastic bottles ahead of the Scottish deposit return scheme...

Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax. It comes following a survey amongst...

Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm

TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount. The packaging development...

Macfarlane Packaging launches digital solution to aid sustainable decisions

MACFARLANE Packaging has launched a new tool designed to help businesses identify the total cost and environmental impact of their packaging operation. Dubbed as the...