Be careful not to swap one problem for another

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

Simpler Recycling marks a significant step forward for the UK

By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton TODAY'S launch of the Simpler Recycling legislation marks a significant step forward for the UK’s commitment...
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Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week

Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024 As...

It all starts with the right primary packaging

Anthony Debus, head of UK sales at aluminium packaging manufacturer Advanta, explains why more food technologists are applying a 'treat the cause, not the...

Convenience is king in our effortless economy

By Christopher Morgan, global sales director at Filtrona Tapes Seamless, frictionless customer journeys are not a fad that's here today and gone tomorrow; they're more...
Selig’s R&D team has sought to ensure that the Lift ‘n’ Peel liner is PFAS NIA

Navigating the transition away from ‘forever chemicals’

Peter Tindale, European sales director at Selig Group, discusses the move away from packaging containing PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals, and what Scottish producers can do...

Green goals, automation and digital technologies: what’s in store for 2022?

After the challenges of 2021, industry specialists tell Packaging Scotland about their hopes and expectations for the year ahead FROM Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic...
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Five cobot hygiene considerations for food producers

By Paul Richards, partner sales manager, FANUC UK THERE are multiple drivers for automating food production lines. Whether helping to plug labour shortages, taking over...

The glass is definitely half full

The global glass bottles and containers market is on the rise, thanks to demand from beer drinkers and premium food producers. Scotland’s first deposit...

How can packaging help you keep up with booming world of vitamins and supplements?

In the fast-changing and fast-growing world of vitamins and supplements, Cristina Dumitru, marketing manager for pharma and consumer healthcare at Amcor Healthcare EMEA, asks...