Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste

A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe. ReCover...

Innovative can designs receive accolades

THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme. Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...

Reusable lid innovation helps to close the loop on yoghurt packaging

YEO Valley Organic 350g and 450g tubs of yoghurt are now utilising reusable lids available from the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’. Sebastian...

New ‘recycle-ready’ thermoforming films launched for meat and dairy goods

AMCOR has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal recycle-ready thermoforming films for meat and dairy products. Suitable for fresh and processed...

New packaging solution designed to address food sector’s ‘most pressing’ concerns

BRILLOPAK has launched its new TrayPAKer product, described as a high-speed robot-based packaging solution that also offers multi-material handling capabilities. The model is said to...

Scottish charities launch campaign to have braille on food packaging

A cohort of Scottish charities have launched a campaign calling for new requirements for braille labelling to be included on the packaging of food...

Inspection technology specialist to launch new training academy

LOMA Systems is set to launch its new training academy later this month in what the company said will deliver a 'much-enhanced' training experience. It...

McLaren Packaging donates boxes to local Warm Hand of Friendship initiative

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has donated boxes in support of Inverclyde Council/Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s £130,000 Warm Hand of Friendship initiative. Care packages...

Cullen Packaging owner honoured with top entrepreneur accolade

DAVID MacDonald, owner of Glasgow-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, has been crowned the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader. He won the national...

Vegware confirms appointment of new MD

EDINBURGH-based packaging company Vegware has confirmed the appointment of Helen Mathieson as its new managing director. She succeeds the company's founder Joe Frankel, who is...