Huhtamaki expansion plans revealed

Huhtamaki Foodservice's growth plans have gathered pace with the announcement that the firm's Gosport site is to be expanded. Rosemary Mason, managing director, Huhtamaki, Foodservice Western...

Holyrood stands its ground over cigarette packaging

THE Scottish Government has said it will not be deterred by the prospect of a legal challenge by major tobacco firms over the legislation...

Scottish bag charge slashes usage and raises cash for charity.

Scotland’s Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced that four retailers have donated more than £1 million to good causes as a result of the...

Plain cigarette packaging to become a reality

MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of standardised cigarette packaging in the UK. 367 MPs voted for plain pack cigarettes, while only 113 opposed the proposals...

Mixed bag: debate rages over 5p bag charge

As shoppers in Scotland get to grips with the 5p charge on carrier bags, we ask two men on opposing sides of the debate...

W&M Watson complete acquisition of Peter Bryson Packaging

W&M Watson Packaging Ltd (WMW), one of Scotland’s long standing leaders in the new and used cardboard industry, has formally announced the successful acquisition...

Asda to donate carrier bag proceeds to good causes

ASDA is supporting local communities across Scotland by donating the net proceeds from the Scottish Government’s 5p single use carrier bag charge.  The company is...

Loma offer advice against BRC Global Standard for food safety

LOMA SYSTEMS, official partner of the BRC Global Standards organisation, is offering advice and expertise to support companies reviewing their inspection equipment following the...

Sheep Print introduces solution for launch of food products

ONE of the leading UK suppliers of labelling solutions for plastic containers, Sheep Print is targeting new product development managers with a low run in-mould...

Boxes and Packaging complete acquisition of Scott Packaging Glasgow

BOXES and Packaging have announced the acquisition of the business and trading assets of Scott Packaging (Glasgow) Ltd, which will now be renamed Boxes and Packaging...