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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...

A circular approach to filmic packaging

24 July 2019

Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec

Packaging’s data evolution: from simple wrapper to sophisticated data carrier

3 June 2020

The concept of product packaging has evolved from humble beginnings as a plain, loose wrapper, to a sophisticated, branded and data-marked means of providing...

Why plastics are still a sweet solution

20 July 2021

By Brian Lodge, design manager, Berry Global PLASTICS have played an important role in the continuing development of food packaging, helping to deliver products safely,...

Celebrating 30 years of TTO innovation

7 September 2023

By Andy Gray, product marketing manager at Markem-Imaje We are delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our first innovation in thermal transfer overprinting (TTO)....

It’s time to trust the (blending) process

23 January 2023

James Cropper’s Joanne Storey, R&D programme leader, explains why reclaimed fibre no longer compromises quality of luxury paper packaging WHILE there is no denying the...

The packaging trends shaping the future of pharma

19 April 2024

By Erwin Klünder, head of sales - healthcare & flexibles at Graphic Packaging MANY surveys have shown that consumers want to make more sustainable purchasing...

Cans: the unsung hero of the sustainable economy?

18 January 2019

Marcel Arsand, chairman of The Can Makers, tells Packaging Scotland about the benefits of permanently available cans PACKAGING has a key role to play in...

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...

Sixth sense: a time to act

24 January 2020

The recent update to the BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials has put the safety and quality of packaging materials - and...

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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.