scotland
‘Xenophobic’ Irn Bru ad investigated
An advert for canned drink Irn Bru featuring a Scottish man annoyed that his daughter is dating an Englishman has been reported to advertising authorities. The ad, by Scottish-based drinks firm AG Barr, features the Scottish dad becoming increasingly annoyed at the ‘Englishness’ of the young man and only sipping from a can of Irn […]
Cans full of energy
Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers
Scotland’s businesses set to ‘make every can count’
Businesses in Scotland are being asked to support the Every Can Counts campaign by recycling empty drinks cans.
MetalMatters launched in Scotland
A recycling campaign that encourages householders to recycle their metal packaging has been launched in Scotland.
Envases to expand UK aerosol can plant
Envases, the UK-based aluminium aerosol can and bottle manufacturer, is investing £8.5 million (US$13.9m) in a new production line. The new line is being put in at the company’s site in Baglan, South Wales.