Scottish Government opens consultation on ban of single-use plastics

PLANS to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items have been published for consultation. The Scottish Government is seeking views on the...

Plastic and cardboard combination helps export a ‘taste of Italy’ around the world

SUPERFOS has unveiled its new SuperLight container, which is being utilised for the MakeGusto range of Italian ready meals. SuperLight uses a combination of plastic and...

Coco Pops boxes to feature new technology to aid blind people

KELLOGG'S has launched new Coco Pops boxes in collaboration with the Royal National institute of Blind People (RNIB). The new boxes feature braille and on-pack...

New system helps get to grips with pallet issues

A new self-gripping stretch film system has been tipped to help alleviate common problems of manually wrapping pallets, such as backache and fatigue. Unlike regular dispensers,...

Beer bottle production rises as online sales soar

BEATSON Clark has revealed production of beer bottles increased over the summer as the lockdown drove ‘unprecedented growth’ in online sales and beer delivery. Total...

Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda

A growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials. Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...

Glasgow inventor creates reusable food wraps

AFTER wrapping up a spot in Dundee’s V&A, the Glasgow inventor behind a new sustainable food wrap product has set her sights on it...

Glass packaging specialist enjoys sweet taste of success

M&S has launched a Percy Pig styled sweetie jar, designed and produced by glass packaging specialist, Croxsons. The range of soft gums sweets has been a...

Cullen not letting guard down with new transit pack

MOULDED pulp and corrugate packaging manufacturer Cullen has launched its eco-friendly beerGUARD transit pack. Designed to safeguard glass bottles and cans during transit, the product...

‘High impact’ packaging helps advanced hair dryer stand out

RIGID box specialist Pollard Boxes has revealed how 'luxurious' colour co-ordinated packaging is helping to establish brand image and identity for ghd's latest advanced...