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...

Hair care specialist launches recycling scheme

HAIR care specialist Living Proof has partnered with TerraCycle to ensure its plastic packaging is diverted from landfills and sustainably recycled. Through the partnership, consumers...

Confectioner is on a roll with new packaging

BERRY Global's UniPak container has been chosen by Serbian confectioner the Ćatić Company for its Waltz cream rolls. Available in chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry, orange, and...

Charities warn DRS ‘does not work’ for visually impaired

THE Scottish Government has been urged to use the delay in introducing its deposit return scheme to consider the implications it will have for...

Canned food to be showcased during Healthy Eating Week

CANNED Food UK has partnered with the British Nutrition Foundation to launch the ‘CANtastic Recipe Competition’ as part of Healthy Eating Week (June 12-16). The...

Can Makers announces first 2023 Design Accolade winners

CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has confirmed two brands will receive the Can Makers Design Accolade in...

Low-carbon aluminium product launches for wine and spirits brands

AMCOR Capsules and Aludium have teamed up on a project to produce a low-carbon aluminium product for use in screw caps. The new technology is...

ULMA appoints new regional sales manager for Scotland

ULMA Packaging UK has appointed Martyn Cochrane as its new regional sales manager for Scotland. The machinery manufacturer said the move aims to meet the...

Entries sought for global holography awards

NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the best commercial holography innovation. The Excellence in Holography Awards are organised by trade body, the International Hologram Manufacturers...

James Cropper appoints MD for creative papers and luxury packaging

JAMES Cropper has appointed Richard Bracewell as MD, paper products, where he will be responsible for the company's creative papers and luxury packaging sectors.   Richard...