Having a Ball: fermented tea drink brand opts for cans
BELGIAN start-up business Yugen has collaborated with Ball Corporation on a project to launch the first kombucha in printed cans on the European market
Detectable black plastic solution boosts chocolate manufacturer
PACKAGING manufacturer Macpac has revealed it is helping a chocolate producer boosts its environmental credentials with a new blend of detectable black plastic
The Highlands’ battle against single-use plastic
AN MSP who led Scotland’s campaign to successfully make plastic straws a thing of the past is continuing to fight single-use plastics in her own constituency.
Return of the pack: a wrap for DRS
Craig Quirie speaks to a number of key stakeholders about their hopes and concerns regarding Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS)Â
Nothing fishy about bulk bin initiative
SCOTTISH Sea Farms has been recognised at the Marks and Spencer Select Farm Awards 2019 with an Innovation Award for the company’s work in reducing plastic packaging
Sweet success for gourmet treat producer
A meringue maker claims to have become the first company in the confectionery sector to move into plastic-free packaging
Bacon brand switches to recyclable pack
BACON producer Denhay has switched its packaging to fully recyclable clear trays made from 25% recycled plastic
Keeping toys from landfill
THE British Heart Foundation has teamed up with Direct Packaging and compostable film manufacturer Futamura to help prevent once-loved but now discarded toys from ending up in landfill
Brands must embrace sustainable packaging
RETAILERS and brands in Scotland must embrace consumer enthusiasm for environment-friendly packaging to win spend and loyalty, according to Tony Hitchin
Stepping out of the comfort zone
We recently spoke to Phil Husband, Smurfit Kappa’s UK packaging insights manager, about the wider industry response to environmental challenges
