2024 FPA Awards winners announced

THE winners of the 2024 Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Brighton. More than 450 FPA members and their...

Sustainability poised to remain THE key focus for packaging industry in 2023

2023 has arrived and it’s the time of year when thoughts turn to the future. Last year brought a number of challenges for the...

Vegware honoured at VIBES ceremony in Glasgow

EDINBURGH-based Vegware was recognised for its sustainability credentials at the 20th VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. The firm, which produces plant-based compostable packaging, was honoured with...

Lidless disposable cup launched to help tackle ‘eco disaster’

A product described as Britain's first fully plastic-free and recyclable lidless takeaway cup has been unveiled. The ButterflyCup is initially being introduced at WWT (Wildfowl...

Smurfit Kappa launches ‘revolutionary’ water-resistant paper

SMURFIT Kappa has developed a new water-resistant paper called AquaStop. The product is part of the firm's new TechniPaper portfolio, described as consisting of papers...

Packaging machinery specialist set to double up at PPMA Show

ATS Packaging is taking two stands at this year's PPMA Show to showcase the company’s range of packaging machinery for end markets including personal...
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20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme

THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...

Mondelēz International removes plastic windows from Easter egg packaging

OVER 6.4 million plastic windows have been removed from the packaging of Mondelēz International's entire Easter egg range. The firm, which is behind the likes...

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...

New whisky label ‘blends artistry with technical precision’

THE Label Makers has teamed up with Welsh distillery Dà Mhìle for the launch of its Millennium Cask Reserve MM20 - a 20-year-old single-grain...