New study finds support for compostable packaging

A new poll has highlighted strong support amongst UK consumers for compostable packaging. The Populus study found that 85% of respondents believe more compostable packaging...

New survey finds Scots overwhelmingly in favour of imminent deposit return scheme

FOUR in five people in Scotland back the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS), according to a recent YouGov survey

Insulation specialist highlights green credentials with new packaging

KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of new packaging designed to make it easier to handle its non-combustible insulation products and reduce the firm's...
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Marks & Spencer to trial ‘first-to-market’ ready meal tray

MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to trial a paper fibre alternative ready meal tray on its 'fan favourite' Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala. Due to the...
Futamura UK factory

Futamura confirms £15 million investment in UK factory

CELLULOSE films manufacturer Futamura UK has announced a further £15 million investment in its UK site in Wigton, Cumbria. Following investment in recent years in...
Pet food paper packaging

Paper-based packaging supports the pet market

Skye Oudemans, sustainability manager at Sonoco, tells Packaging Scotland how paper packs are proving popular with pet food providers AS demand for paper packaging continues...

New study highlights demand for sustainable drinks packaging

NEW research from Ball Corporation has revealed that today’s environmentally-conscious consumers expect more from packaging, with brands increasingly being judged on their green credentials. According to the...
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Metal packaging stakeholders explore impact of evolving regulatory landscape

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings recently brought together voices from across the metal packaging industry for a webinar that explored how brand owners, canmakers, and coatings...

Heineken UK packs in plastic use as cardboard packaging unveiled

HEINEKEN UK has announced that it will eliminate plastic rings and shrink wrapping from its entire portfolio of beer and cider multipacks of cans...

2025 EPR for packaging base fees announced

SCHEME administrator PackUK has published the 2025 base fees for the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) initiative. The move is designed to provide certainty...