Flexible packaging firm opens new UK base following ‘rapid’ growth
ECO Flexibles has opened its new UK headquarters in Northampton, in a move described as a 'significant leap forward' for the business.
Now located in...
That’s a wrap: James Cropper partners with Bruichladdich on whisky ‘first’
PAPER packaging specialist James Cropper has teamed up with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range...
Lidl launches bottle return scheme trial in Glasgow stores
LIDL has launched a bottle return scheme trial at all 21 of its Glasgow stores.
Shoppers will receive 5p for each empty PET plastic and...
Smurfit Kappa hails financial results despite revenue dip
SMURFIT Kappa Group has reported revenue of €11.3 billion for the year ending 31 December 2023 - a 12% fall compared with 2022.
EBITDA was...
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...
OPRL appoints interim MD
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of Jude Allan as interim MD, to cover Dr Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra.
Bates will spend...
Coca-Cola trials removing labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles
LABELS are to be temporarily removed from Sprite on-the-go bottles as part of Coca-Cola's trial of 'label-less' packaging.
The pilot will see labels on single...
Craft peanut butter brand makes the switch to bespoke glass jars
A UK peanut butter brand has switched to a bespoke glass jar designed and manufactured by Beatson Clark.
Described as ‘the Champagne of peanut butters’,...
Biffa launches nationwide recycling service for takeaway cups
BIFFA has launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups.
More than 62 million single-use tea, coffee and cold drinks cups...
McLaren acquires Bathgate-based protective packaging specialist
MCLAREN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Bathgate-based protective packaging company Glenhaze for an undisclosed sum.
Port Glasgow-based McLaren described Glenhaze as a 'market leader'...
