Paper-based packaging solution has innovation all wrapped up
PROTEGA Global's Hexcel Wrap ‘paper bubble wrap’ was crowned Most Innovating Product at the recent Packaging Innovations & Empack exhibition.
Nominated as one of the...
Steel packaging recycling rates at record high in Europe
RECYCLING of steel packaging has hit another record high of 85.5% in Europe, according to new figures released by APEAL, the Association of European...
RLG looks to fill senior roles ahead of Scotland’s DRS launch
THE search is on for 'entrepreneurial talent' ahead of the launch of Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in August 2023.
With the opening of its...
M&S trials refillable own-brand cleaning and laundry products
MARKS and Spencer is to trial refillable own-brand cleaning and laundry products as part of its commitment to reduce and remove plastic packaging.
Dubbed M&S Refillable,...
Whisky brand unveils ‘striking’ new packaging as growth plans gather pace
CAMPBELTOWN distillery Glen Scotia has announced a series of 'striking' new bottle and packaging designs.
Earlier this year, the brand released its oldest and rarest...
Scotland’s ban on ‘most problematic’ single-use plastics comes into force
NEW legislation has come into force today (June 1) making Scotland the first UK nation to ban many of the 'most problematic' single-use plastics.
The...
Pitreavie to host event to support Lanarkshire’s manufacturing sector
PITREAVIE Packaging's Cumbernauld base is set to host the first of six free events to help support Lanarkshire’s manufacturing sector during the month of...
New sauce bottles boast ‘significant shelf appeal’
BERRY Global has announced it is introducing a new range of hot fill sauce bottles featuring a curved design in clear polypropylene (PP).
Available in...
Xampla adds to senior team with double appointment
XAMPLA, which creates natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Sabina Burmester as head of engineering and Scott Thompson as head of R&D.
The moves...
Ice cream tubs to fly the flag for Aberdeenshire
80,000 tubs of Mackie’s honeycomb ice cream will promote a prize draw to win a two-night break in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
The move is part...
