Highland Toffee

Toffee makes a comeback

ONE of the Scotland’s favourite sweet treats has made a comeback thanks to a packaging refresh. Highland Toffee disappeared from the shelves late last year...

Macfarlane extends its European reach

MACFARLANE Packaging has become the exclusive UK member of NovuPak - the pan-European collaboration of industrial packaging distributors. The move means Macfarlane will be able...
Chivas Brothers

Global appeal brings major bottling boost

SCOTLAND’S bottling businesses are raising a glass to a thriving whisky sector boosted by a series of cash injections. Leading the way is drinks giant...
San Miguel

Fresh feel for Fresca

SPANISH brewer San Miguel has launched its first ever UK brand extension in a new clear glass bottle. The 33cl San Miguel Fresca bottle was...

News in brief

THE Welsh operation of polythene films specialist bpi.visqueen has been recognised for its product quality, technical excellence and factory hygiene. The firm has been...
Lippiatt, Gribbon and Lochhead

Bottle adds weight to Scotland’s waste plan

A lightweight whisky bottle was unveiled at the launch of a government plan to slash household and business waste across Scotland. The Edrington Group revealed...

Tesco’s chain reaction

PACKAGING suppliers will now have more visibility around customer buying habits and promotional activity thanks to a new web portal launched by Tesco. Designed specifically...
Scania HGV

New look fleet

LEADING pallet supplier the Scott Group has invested in six brand new vehicles to coincide with the launch of a new livery. A rejuvenated fleet,...

Appointments

THE Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) has appointed Peter Lerigo as its new president to serve a two-year term of office. Formerly vice-president, the...
BARA

Wilson issues robot warning

UK sales of robots in the first three months of 2012 outstripped sales in any other quarter to date but the picture is not...