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...

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...
Phone app feedback for package design

Phone app feedback for package design

RESEARCH conducted using a smartphone app from packaging design specialist ThePackHub throws light on consumers’ views of Heinz Beanz 1kg Fridge Pack. ThePackHub CSI...

Edinburgh print and packaging business invests for growth

EDINBURGH-based Thomson Print & Packaging, a supplier of bespoke printed folding cartons, has invested in large format cut-and-crease equipment from Heidelberg. The move follows the...

Sustainable cup solution launched to tackle festival waste

RECYCLING specialist Simply Cups has launched an events and festivals division to help tackle the issue of waste and single-use containers at UK festivals. The...

BellaGiada creates whiskey packaging that’s fit for a King

PACKAGING supplier BellaGiada has collaborated with Dublin Liberties Distillery to create a new design for the company's 27-year-old limited edition single malt whiskey, 'King...

CS Group appoints new MD to help drive ambitious growth plans

COMMERCIAL cleaning and packaging business CS Group has announced the appointment of Andy Imrie as MD as part of the company's plans to double...

Boxes and Packaging complete acquisition of Scott Packaging Glasgow

BOXES and Packaging have announced the acquisition of the business and trading assets of Scott Packaging (Glasgow) Ltd, which will now be renamed Boxes and Packaging...

Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies

MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of protective packaging specialist  Allpack Packaging Supplies. East Anglia-based Allpack supples products to customers across a range of sectors...

Consumers ‘increasingly wary’ of new shrinkflation packaging trend

CONSUMERS are becoming 'increasingly wary' of certain items containing less of the actual product than suggested by the size of the packaging, a new...