Asda unveils fully recyclable crisp tube

ASDA has unveiled fully recyclable packaging for a line of their own brand crisps, in a move described as a UK supermarket first for...

Businesses come out in support of Glasgow’s Cup Movement

PAPER-based packaging manufacturer, Graphic Packaging International has announced its support for the first Scottish initiative to stop single-use cups going to landfill or ending...

Frugal Cup manufacturer appoints new sales and marketing chief

REBECCA Turner has been appointed head of sales and marketing at Frugalpac, manufacturer of a recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper. She was previously...

SIG maintains EcoVadis platinum sustainability status

SIG has been awarded the highest platinum sustainability status in the EcoVadis rating for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the fifth year in a...

Edinburgh tearoom launches new tea service in wake of microplastics studies

AN Edinburgh tearoom has launched a ‘plastic-free tea club’ as it looks to give customers a 'guilt-free' tea drinking experience. Eteaket, found in the capital’s...

Paper-based packaging solution has innovation all wrapped up

PROTEGA Global's Hexcel Wrap ‘paper bubble wrap’ was crowned Most Innovating Product at the recent Packaging Innovations & Empack exhibition. Nominated as one of the...

Gressingham replaces ‘labour-intensive’ packaging process

GRESSINGHAM Foods has partnered with Coveris and Ravenwood to unveil new packaging that it said will make 'huge strides' in reducing its environmental impact. The...
Roger Wright, Biffa

Biffa warning: waste reporting needs to be taken seriously

As Scottish packaging businesses look towards 2026, Roger Wright, waste strategy & packaging manager at Biffa, says that the policy landscape remains one of...
SIG aseptic cartons

SIG marks major sales growth in alu-layer-free aseptic cartons

SIG has announced a 24% rise in sales last year for its alu-layer-free aseptic cartons. The firm said the milestone marks another leap forward in...

SIG confirms ‘industry first’ 100% ASI-certified aluminium for aseptic carton packs

SIG has announced another 'industry first' for responsible sourcing by purchasing 100% of the aluminium for SIG aseptic carton packs with certification to the...