‘It’s existential’: Unpacking a looming tax scarier than the National Insurance hike Business For William Fugard, chief executive and co-founder of Gusto Organic, headaches caused by issues beyond his control are an occupational hazard. The terms on which the UK decided to leave the European Union meant that – in 2019 – the cost of exporting a pallet of his firm’s premium soft drinks went from £70 to [...]
Supermarkets face calls to ban plastic for fresh goods Business An influential environmental NGO has called for the Government to ban plastic packaging on fruit and vegetable products in a bid to make grocery shopping more environmentally friendly. Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap) have called for a ban on packaging for 21 products including apples, carrots and tomatoes to reduce food and plastic waste. [...]
Labour looks to water down packaging tax plan Politics Ministers are set to make changes to a planned £1bn packaging tax proposed by the last government, according to reports.
Mpac Group hails profit surge as expansion strategy pays off September 10, 2024 Packaging automation company Mpac Group has reported a jump in revenue as “sound foundations” laid in 2023 begin to pay off. The London-listed company, which is headquartered in Coventry, saw its sales increase to £60m in the six months ending June 30, 2024, up from £52.8m in the same period last year – an increase of [...]