Soft drinks can market sees “growth surge”

THE Can Makers has revealed a "growth surge" in canned beverages in the soft drinks sector. The trade body highlighted the impact of a...

BRC accreditation tipped to open doors for print finisher

PRINT-finishing specialist ACA has announced it has secured Grade A accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) following completion of a 5,000 sq. ft....

Whisky calendar provides window of opportunity for packaging specialist

SAXON Packaging has helped create a whisky advent calendar for The Really Good Whisky Company. Shelley Kelaty, managing director of The Really Good Whisky Company,...

Augmented reality technology tipped to open “world of possibilities”

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging has unveiled a new solution to help customers use augmented reality (AR) technology to help bring brands to life. AR can overlay...

Packaging giant scoops top supplier award

SMURFIT Kappa has been named European Supplier of the Year by 3M. The packaging giant said the award recognises its "innovative design and order process"...

UK Government to introduce plastic packaging tax

CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has outlined plans for the UK Government to introduce a new tax on the manufacture and import of plastic packaging containing...

Pitreavie Group’s expansion plans gathering pace

GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging supplier Pitreavie Group has a £13 million turnover, almost 100 employees and is about to venture south of the border with it...

UK Government to consult over plastic straw ban

THE UK Government has outlined plans to ban the sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds. Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a...

New research highlights overpacking issues

NEW research from Glasgow-based Macfarlane Packaging has found that almost a quarter of consumers believe goods ordered online arrive with too much packaging. The firm's...

Seal of approval: firm honoured for international trade

PROSEAL UK is celebrating after receiving a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. The tray sealing specialist was presented with the award by the Lord Lieutenant of...