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...

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,...

Food waste issues – can packaging play a part?

By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager, Parkside FOOD waste is attracting significant attention around the globe and with good reason. Food waste is...

Unpacking sustainability

Hugh Lightbody, chief officer of the Business Gateway National Unit, explains that help is available for businesses looking to invest in more sustainable packaging...

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...

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...

Homebuilders collaborate for packaging waste project

THREE of the UK's largest homebuilders are collaborating to tackle the problem of packaging waste in the homebuilding sector. Barratt Developments, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey...

Sustainable solution launched for banana producers

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of BanaBag, described as being created to address the quality assurance needed for excellent bagging during the complete growth...

DS Smith sets out new sustainability goals

DS Smith has unveiled its new ten-year sustainability vision and strategy, Now and Next, which sets out the firm's commitments and goals. The business explained...

Returnable glass bottle produced for sustainable drinks brand

ARDAGH Group has worked with fritz-kola to produce a new long-neck 200ml flint bottle for its cola brand, created for the hospitality industry. Founded by...