Government advised to ‘urgently incentivise’ take-up of recyclable materials in 2025

THE UK Government has been urged to incentivise the take-up of 'genuinely recyclable materials' in 2025, following the publication of a new poll commissioned...
University of Strathclyde cans turned into art

Used cans at University of Strathclyde recycled into artwork

USED drinks cans at the University of Strathclyde have been repurposed into a piece of art as part of a project to encourage people...
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane ‘responding effectively’ to market headwinds

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has announced it anticipates the group’s financial performance for 2024 will be 'broadly in line' with its full-year expectations. The...
Macpac snow globe chocolate pack

Unique chocolate pack is snow trouble for thermoformed packaging specialist!

MACPAC has designed and produced a dome-shaped pack for Martin’s Chocolatier’s new snow globe chocolate Santa and snowball truffles product. Martin’s Chocolatier provides luxury chocolates...
Jenny Stanley, MD at Appetite Creative

Connected packaging: building a more inclusive future

By Jenny Stanley, MD at Appetite Creative I've seen countless trends come and go, but a recent discussion on inclusive design and connected packaging solutions...
Claudia Winkleman; Michael McLaren; and Lindsay Galloway-Hall. Image credit: Eva Slusarek

Award recognition for McLaren Packaging’s ‘game-changing’ design

MCLAREN Packaging is celebrating after winning the Innovation in Packaging category at the Spirits Business Awards 2024 with what has been lauded as a...
Smurfit Westrock's paper-based tubes for Lismore's Speyside malts

Paper-based tubes enhance Lismore’s sustainability credentials

SMURFIT Westrock has provided details of its work to boost the sustainability credentials of the Lismore range of Speyside malts by providing luxury cardboard...
Colpac Tower Trays

New Colpac trays offer multi-purpose packaging solution for food sector

COLPAC has announced that its 'new and improved' Tower Trays offer a multi-purpose packaging solution, operating either as single trays to eat from in-store...
Magnum Scotch Whisky Cream Liqueur

Sustainable packaging ‘pioneer’ gears up for Christmas drinks rush

SCOTTISH drinks firm Magnum has announced its new Kirkcaldy production and bottling centre is now at full capacity as it prepares to distribute over...
Macfarlane Packaging unboxing survey

New research reveals major progress from online retailers in sustainable packaging use

NEW research from Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted the increased expectations from consumers around sustainable packaging when buying goods online. The firm has revealed the results...