Highland packaging firms urged to take part in net zero support initiative

PACKAGING and logistics companies are amongst those being invited to take part in the Highlands and Island Enterprise's (HIE) TechHUB Net Zero Mobilisation programme. The...

Samsung plans to eliminate plastic from packaging by 2025

SAMSUNG has announced plans to eliminate all plastics from its product packaging by 2025 as part of a new sustainability pledge. The South Korean electronics...
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Packaging Innovations event hailed a success as attendances increase

PACKAGING Innovations and Luxury Packaging London celebrated its 10thanniversary with a nine percent increase in visitor numbers to the show held last week (September 11 to 12) in London

Carlsberg unveils “revolutionary” sustainable packaging

CARLSBERG has unveiled a new packaging innovation in a bid to reduce waste, which will see cans held together by glue, rather than plastic...
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Black Cow launches new milk carton-inspired packaging

BLACK Cow has launched a new premium milk carton-inspired pack for its Pure Milk Vodka range. Molson Coors Beverage Company, which distributes the drink, said...

Heinz looks to develop ketchup bottle made from wood

HEINZ has announced it is to develop a prototype ketchup bottle made entirely from sustainably sourced wood chip. The firm will work alongside Pulpex on...

New study explores impact of disposable cup charges

A new study by Zero Waste Scotland has found that selling disposable coffee cups separately rather than offering discounts for reusables can 'significantly increase' the...

Jacobite Spirits launches new rum in ‘revolutionary’ bottle

JACOBITE Spirits has launched its new spiced rum in what it says is a 'revolutionary' premium bottle. The Glasgow-based distillery teamed up with O-I for...

Sainsbury’s unveils new own-brand steak packaging

SAINSBURY'S has removed plastic trays from its own-brand steak range in a move which the supermarket said will result in a saving of 249...

Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its whole chicken range

SAINSBURY'S has removed single-use plastic trays from its by Sainsbury's range of whole chickens. The supermarket estimates that the move will save 140 tonnes of plastic annually,...