New packaging targets “growing” online retail sector

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new range of packaging to meet the needs of the growing online retail sector - just in time...

McLaren Packaging founder passes away aged 80

Jim McLaren, the founder of Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, passed away recently after a short illness. Jim founded the business, which specialises in the design...

FPA backs minister’s comments on cup levy

The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has praised recent comments from environmental minister Therese Coffey regarding calls for a charge on paper cups in the...

Beatson Clark creates bottle for “boundary pushing beers”

Glass manufacturer, Beatson Clark, has created a new bottle for Scottish beer brewer, BrewDog. The 375ml embossed champagne-style amber bottle has been produced for the...

Innovation is key to ICE success story

ADVERTORIAL Since launching in 2001, Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) has become one of the country’s leading suppliers of digital coding and labelling solutions for products...

PPMA award winners announced

THE winners of the PPMA Group Industry Awards 2016 have been revealed, following a record number of entries in some categories. Over 400 people gathered at...

Swedish delegation visits Ardagh’s Irvine base

ARDAGH Glass's Irvine facility was recently visited by a delegation from the Swedish food and drinks industry. The visitors studied modern methods of glass bottle manufacturing and...

London packaging event declared a huge success

ORGANISERS of this year's Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London have declared the event a huge success, with visitor numbers up and high quality speakers...

Lib Dems call for 5p levy on disposable coffee cups

THE Liberal Democrats want to see a 5p charge on disposable coffee cups to reduce usage. The political party said the policy builds on the success of...

Innovation key as Asda gives spirits range a fresh look

SUPERMARKET giant Asda has announced a revamp of its Extra Special spirits range as the battle for own-label spirits products hots up. The retailer's Malt Whisky, Gin and...