Changing consumer shopping habits is no excuse to overlook packaging sustainability

Wouter van Tol, head of government, community affairs and sustainability at DS Smith, tells Packaging Scotland how firms can maintain packaging sustainability aspirations while...

UK-manufactured food pots offer new on-the-go solution

COLPAC has confirmed the launch of its new range of FSC-certified multi-food pots. Manufactured in the UK, the pots are described as a 'versatile' food-to-go...
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Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector

Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...

Macfarlane Group makes ‘solid’ start to 2023 with increased sales and profit

MACFARLANE Group has made a 'solid' start to 2023, the business has revealed in a trading update. Chair Aleen Gulvanessian was due to update shareholders...
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RECOUP Summit highlights need for aligned innovation to drive meaningful progress

THE inaugural RECOUP Summit, which was held recently in Leeds and sponsored by WRAP and Ecosurety, has been hailed a 'resounding success'. RECOUP said the...
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Stepping out of the comfort zone

We recently spoke to Phil Husband, Smurfit Kappa’s UK packaging insights manager, about the wider industry response to environmental challenges

Scots distillery uses pharma bottle for craft gin

A Scottish distillery has chosen a Beatson Clark bottle originally intended for pharmaceutical products for its new craft gin. Brewdog-backed LoneWolf launched its first spirits last...

Amcor marks 60th anniversary of ‘revolutionary’ screw cap range

AMCOR Capsules, a specialist in closures and capsules for wine and spirits brands, is marking the 60th anniversary of its STELVIN aluminum screw cap...
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PACE adds AI-powered functionality to end-of-line packing solutions

PACE Mechanical Handling is set to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and free performance monitoring into the HMI on its robotic and automated end-of-line packing...

Ardagh Group makes significant warehouse investment

Ardagh Group has announced that it has invested €2.4m in a new warehousing facility in the Netherlands. The 7,500 sq. metre warehouse, located at the...