Walkers unveils new packaging for its core range of crisps

WALKERS has revealed a brand-new look across its core range of crisps as part of its new When life gives you potatoes, make crisps campaign. The crisp...

Label business uses new customs product to ‘avoid export delays’

GLENROTHES-based labelling business FLEXcon has revealed it is helping to address Brexit challenges by taking advantage of a new customs product, which allows shipments...

Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material. The protective...

Asda to scrap plastic fruit bags after 30,000 reusable bags sold each week during...

ASDA has announced it is to remove 101 million pieces of single use plastic from its store each year by switching to reusable fruit...

Scottish Government announces £70m investment in recycling infrastructure

THE Scottish Government has launched a new £70 million fund to improve recycling infrastructure across the country. Local authorities are being urged to apply for...

Survey reveals support for variable rate DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

A new survey has found that consumers believe a variable rate deposit return scheme (DRS) would not be confusing. The research by YouGov was commissioned...

E-commerce boom results in ‘substantial and sustained’ hike in demand for cardboard packaging

AN automated packaging systems specialist has warned that a 'growing' number of online retailers are struggling to fulfil orders due to a shortage of cardboard...

Historic garden cleaner to debut revamped recyclable bottle

JEYES Fluid has announced it is launching a new recyclable plastic bottle. The brand, which has been helping to keep gardens clean for over 140...

Snack specialist confirms reduction in packaging for key brands

KP Snacks has announced 'large-scale' packaging reductions to help meet the firm's environmental aspirations. Packaging for Hula Hoops has been cut by 23%, with popchips...

New solution helps MAP out a sustainable future for sliced products

ULMA Packaging UK has developed what it describes as a more sustainable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) solution for low-height sliced products such as meat...