DRS brings opportunities and challenges
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), expected to come into...
Enabling ‘farm to fork’ efficiency between supermarkets and producers
Consumers across the UK are facing a cost-of-living crisis. As a result, many retailers and supermarkets are striving to keep their costs down, so...
Paper under pressure: why testing matters more than ever
Cooper Henderson, director, segment strategy – flexible packaging at Industrial Physics, tells Packaging Scotland why testing matters more than ever
GLOBAL demand for paper-based packaging...
Will new code encourage greener packs and clearer environmental claims?
Josh Wood, marketing manager at Cromwell Polythene, discusses the impact of the new Green Claims Code, which outlines compliance guidance for the environmental credentials...
Coding and marking for alcoholic drinks
John Tierney, marketing director at Linx Printing Technologies, provides an overview of the coding and marking requirements of the UK alcoholic drinks industry today
THE...
Zero Waste Week 2025: a call to action for a sustainable future
By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications at Pro Carton
Zero Waste Week 2025 serves as a powerful reminder of the growing environmental challenges...
Food waste issues – can packaging play a part?
By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager, Parkside
FOOD waste is attracting significant attention around the globe and with good reason. Food waste is...
Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production
Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...
Achieving stand-out in a crowded spirits market
Andy Christie, sales director at packaging print specialist, Herbert Walkers, discusses trends in the luxury drinks market and the considerations for creating packaging that...
Thin walling delivers the whole package
Thin walling has long been a practice in primary food and medical packaging to save material, showcase brand quality and maintain manufacturing standards. Nigel...
