Dalkeith site produces labels for gin products designed to boost military charities

NSD Labels' Dalkeith base has produced labels for three new gin brand identities for the Heroes Drinks Company. Founded in 2011 by military veteran Chris...

BPF launches new tool to help firms navigate plastics tax

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an online tool to help companies ascertain whether or not their products qualify for the upcoming Plastics...

New research shows growth in canned alcoholic drinks market

NEW research has revealed the value of canned craft beer and wine has increased in the last 18 months. Speaking to industry trade body Can...

Diageo confirms £40.5 million investment in beer packaging facilities

DIAGEO has announced it investing £40.5 million to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, England, to support the...

Macfarlane records ‘solid’ half-year interim results

MACFARLANE Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2022, which show a 14% rise in revenue to £139.2 million compared...

New packaging solution designed to address food sector’s ‘most pressing’ concerns

BRILLOPAK has launched its new TrayPAKer product, described as a high-speed robot-based packaging solution that also offers multi-material handling capabilities. The model is said to...

DRS delayed in Scotland until March 2024

SCOTLAND'S Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been delayed to March 2024. The scheme was due to go live in August this year, but first minister...

EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...

Kirkcaldy business Kwik-steps its way to solid growth

KIRKCALDY-based end-of-line packaging solutions provider Kwikpac has its sights set on further growth following significant investment in machinery and products as well as undertaking...

Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations. The business provided a...