Scottish single-use plastics ban a ‘further warning’ for food processors of the risks of...

LEGISLATION banning single-use plastic items in Scotland has been described as representing an ‘alarm bell’ for what may lie ahead for food processors when...

Awards programme honours top can designs

CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has announced the launch of its Design Accolades award programme. The first designs...

Collaborative project develops sustainable packaging solution using ‘advanced recycling’

HEINZ and Tesco have teamed up with a range of specialist partners on a new trial which they hope will inspire the wider industry...

Whisky brand unveils ‘striking’ new packaging as growth plans gather pace

CAMPBELTOWN distillery Glen Scotia has announced a series of 'striking' new bottle and packaging designs. Earlier this year, the brand released its oldest and rarest...

New brand gets Honest with reusable bottle made from recycled single-use products

A new reusable drinking bottle has been launched, made in the UK from recycled single-use bottles. The Honest Bottle has been unveiled by Honest, a...

‘Breathtaking’ gin bottle launched to mark Platinum Jubilee

A limited edition gin bottle commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been released by Silent Pool Gin. The bottle was provided by glass packaging specialist,...

Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box

SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable. Chilltek Ecotek is a...

Used jeans transformed into paper for packaging

PAPERMAKER James Cropper is giving used jeans a new lease of life as paper for packaging with its new Rydal Apparel range. The firm...

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...

Macfarlane snaps up German protective packaging specialist

MACFARLANE Group has announced the acquisition of German-headquartered protective packaging business PackMann Gesellschaft für Verpackungen und Dienstleistungen mbH. The firm described the move as being...