Antalis acquires brands from Arjowiggins Scotland

ANTALIS has confirmed it has acquired a portfolio of brands, including Conqueror, Curious Collection, Keaykolour, Pop’Set and Rives, from its former supplier Arjowiggins Scotland...

Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production

Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...

Proseal adds compact solution to automatic case packer portfolio

PROSEAL has added to its automatic case packer range with the launch of the CP2, described as a 'compact, high-speed' system that provides the...

New guidance to reduce DRS costs for industry and consumers welcomed

CIRCULARITY Scotland, the administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which it said will 'significantly...

VPK Packaging appoints new MD to drive growth in the UK and Ireland

VPK Packaging has announced the appointment of Jeremy Anderson as managing director for UK & Ireland, as the business presses ahead with its growth...

Is £200 a tonne enough to move the dial?

Kathy Illingworth, head of sustainability consulting at Ecoveritas shares some insight into the Plastic Packaging Tax and questions if the price is right to...

Lidl to ditch green milk caps following ‘overwhelmingly positive’ trial

LIDL is to permanently remove green coloured caps on its semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk following a successful trial period. The coloured caps will be...

Ardagh and Absolut Vodka team up for hydrogen-fired glass furnace pilot

ARDAGH Group has revealed that its latest collaboration with Absolut Vodka will enable the spirits brand to become the first to move to a...

Croxsons provides glass bottles for Christmas CBD products

CROXSONS has created two special 5ml dropper bottles for wellbeing brand, OTO's, Christmas CBD Stars launch. The primary packaging was created by Croxsons’ home &...

Cocktail brand hails packaging firm for new bottles

FUNKIN Cocktails has turned to glass packaging specialist Beatson Clark for new bespoke bottles. The brand previously used standard glass bottles imported from overseas, but...