Cristalco packaging

Cardboard sprinkler container gives icing sugar brand an eco-revamp

FRENCH icing sugar brand Cristalco has reduced the carbon footprint of its packaging after revamping the design of its 500g Daddy Sugar sprinkler container. The...
James Cropper Bruichladdich The Twenty One

Papermaker partners with Bruichladdich for travel retail single malt whisky

FOLLOWING the success of James Cropper’s partnership with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range to...
Vytal reusable cup at Highland beach

Returnable packaging scheme launches for Highland businesses

BUSINESSES across the Highlands are being invited to sign up to a free pilot of an innovative new returnable packaging scheme. The initiative will see...
Disposable cup

New bill could see charges placed on single-use items

CHARGES could be placed on single-use items such as disposable coffee cups as part of the new circular economy bill passed by the Scottish...
Steve Claus

Trade body confirms new steel packaging recycling record in Europe

Steel for Packaging Europe, formerly known as APEAL, has confirmed a new record recycling rate for steel packaging, following the harmonised method for calculating...
Carla Brian, Biffa

Biffa report highlights benefits of standardising materials to tackle waste

ALMOST one million tonnes of plastic packaging waste could be avoided by standardising materials within the next five years, according to a new report...
Flint Group CDP

Flint Group shows commitment to transparency with CDP disclosure grades

FLINT Group, a global producer of inks and coatings for the printing and packaging industries, has announced a key milestone in its sustainability journey...
Bananas with paper band

Aldi to trial paper band in place of traditional plastic banana bags

ALDI is to trial replacing the traditional plastic banana bag with a paper band alternative on selected lines. If successful, the supermarket said the change...
Coveris Cereal+ Weetabix Group

Coveris earns Weetabix supplier award for cereal liner innovation

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has been recognised by cereal giant Weetabix with a Supplier Innovation Award. The accolade is linked to the firm's supply of cereal...
Aldi crisps packet

Aldi to introduce recycled plastic into own-label crisp packaging

ALDI is introducing recycled plastic to its own-label crisp packaging in what the retailer has said is a UK supermarket first. A minimum of 35%...