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Be careful not to swap one problem for another

19 January 2022

Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...

Food featuring advanced packaging materials

How material selection can help fulfil your responsibilities

23 July 2025

There are some obvious ways in which materials selection helps companies to reduce their environmental impact and therefore their pEPR obligations. However, there are...

Co-creation: when vision meets precision in every sheet

27 November 2025

By Stephanie Walker, head of technical at James Cropper CREATIVITY is often thought of as the product of a single, gifted person. Think of the...

Navigating the world of sustainable packaging

19 January 2024

By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications, Pro Carton THE UK witnesses an impressive 70% collection and recycling rate for paper and cartonboard materials...

Slashing food waste with induction heat seals

3 June 2020

Food waste has been in the headlines for a long time and in this season of supply chain challenges, making the most of such...

The importance of responsible claims on sustainability

25 January 2021

By Jane Bevis, executive chair, OPRL LTD AS we look forward to the delayed COP26 in Glasgow this November, and backwards to the cause of...

Are you testing the metal detector correctly, without slowing your line?

23 September 2026

By Kati Hope, global key account manager, Mettler Toledo Metal detector testing can look like a simple process. Pass a test piece through, check the...

CBD manufacturers have a responsibility to label products correctly

8 August 2023

By Steve Brownett Gale of Lifestyle Packaging The results of a study recently revealed 92% of CBD products contain less than advertised, with just 8%...

Making the switch to greener alcohol packs

20 July 2023

Stefano Pistoni, senior business development manager of wine, spirits & beverage at UPM Raflatac, discusses how the firm is working with alcoholic beverage companies...

Food waste: being part of the solution

16 October 2023

The Scottish Government’s target is to reduce all food waste by 33% by 2025. With data showing at present an estimated 987,890 tonnes of...

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.