Gary Moug

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Editor at Packaging Scotland

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Collaboration delivers cardboard packaging solutions for UK food sector

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

XACT Prepack, a provider of packaging solutions for the UK food industry, has announced a collaboration with Frutmac, an Italian manufacturer known for its recyclable cardboard packaging and automated packaging machinery. The move introduces a range of cardboard packaging, including Frutmac trays and punnets, designed to meet the needs of the UK’s fresh produce and food sectors.
Berry invests in enhancing industrial stretch hood capabilities

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

BERRY Global has revealed it is expanding its industrial packaging capabilities with the installation of two new stretch hood film production lines at its factories in Steinfeld, Germany, and Zdzieszowice, Poland. The aim is to meet increasing customer interest in pallet protection solutions with improved environmental profiles. Berry said the new lines will enhance its ability to deliver high-performance pallet stabilisation solutions.
i2r adds to Ultra container range with large-format offering

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

ALUMINIUM tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has added to its Ultra container range by launching a new 260mm x 260mm x 50mm profile. Designed for large, ready-to-cook meals and multi-portion food products, the firm said this latest format combines enhanced strength with lightweight performance. Soon to be on shelf with a premium retailer for pasta-based family meals, the tray offers a direct alternative to existing packaging options.
Major US retailer opts for paper wine bottles designed by Frugalpac

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

AMERICAN supermarket retailer The Target Corporation has commissioned a range of sustainable wines in low carbon paper bottles. The Collective Good wine range is bottled exclusively in the paper Frugal Bottle, designed by British packaging company Frugalpac. The bottle is made from 94% recycled paperboard with a food grade pouch to hold the liquid. The solution is described as five times lighter than a glass bottle and said to use six times less carbon and energy to produce and dispose.
The Stationers' Company signs Armed Forces Covenant

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

THE Stationers’ Company has reinforced its support for the armed forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The covenant recognises the contribution that service personnel give to the community and the nation and commits the Company to support the armed forces. The Stationers’ Company revealed it has a strong affiliation with the Royal Marines and the Special Forces Support Group, whose charities the organisation is proud to support.
Xaar announces 'ambitious yet achievable' sustainability targets

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

XAAR has announced a re-baselined ESG Roadmap, setting ‘ambitious yet achievable’ targets to drive environmental, social, and governance impact. The group’s first Sustainability Roadmap was launched in 2020 and Xaar revealed it has made ‘considerable progress’ in the five years since, being on track to hit its target of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Following a review of the requirements to complete Scope 3, the business has extended its timeline to 2050.
Packaging Innovations & Empack content made available to watch on demand

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

ORGANISER Easyfairs UK has made more than 18 hours of educational video content recorded at Packaging Innovations & Empack earlier this year, available to watch on demand. A record 7,424 unique visitors were welcomed by more than 450 exhibitors at the Birmingham event in February, which featured three dedicated stages – Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Circular Economy, and Innovation & Design.
Corrugated packaging manufacturer appoints new MD

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

Colin CuttsCORRUGATED packaging manufacturer The Weedon Group has appointed Colin Cutts as its new group managing director. The move follows Weedon Group’s integration into the Zeus Packaging Group last year, under the long-standing guidance of John and Peter Weedon. With their retirement in March, the group said it extends its sincere thanks to the duo for their ‘outstanding leadership and dedication’ over the years.
EP Group joins Alliance for Fibre-Based Packaging

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

EP Group has joined the recently launched Alliance for Fibre-Based Packaging as a founding member. As a major supplier of fibre-based packaging to the retail, grocery, and foodservice sectors, the business said it believes it has a responsibility to ensure there is correct decision-making in the industry – and this coalition can do just that.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe hails record-breaking 2025 event

1 week ago | packagingscotland.com | Gary Moug

ORGANISERS of the recent Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced this year’s event welcomed a record 13,325 attendees over two days in Amsterdam. They joined over 500 exhibitors and more than 75 expert speakers at the event, which brings together key players from the plastics and recycling sectors to showcase the latest technology, share best practices, network, and do business.