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COP27: alternative materials must be on the agenda

9 November 2022

By Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of compostable packaging solutions company TIPA COP27 is back in the news yet again, as world’s leaders gather in...

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%...

Identifying opportunities to help decarbonise the packaging industry

30 August 2024

Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, examines the complexities of decarbonising the diverse packaging sector Optimising operational energy efficiency remains high on the...

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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...

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

All hail the hidden heroes of plastics

15 June 2020

Pete Beavis, senior sector specialist and materials scientist at R&D tax credit specialist ForrestBrown, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics, approach new...

Plastic Packaging Tax is coming: how ready are you?

16 August 2021

The Plastic Packaging Tax is due to come into force in April 2022. Here, Jason Poxon, Antalis’ packaging technologist manager, explores what the new...

Time to get into peak condition

20 June 2022

Peak season will soon be upon us, but how will e-commerce businesses cope when labour is hard to find? Now is the time to...

GS1-128 barcodes: a secret weapon in challenging times

28 March 2023

Optimising GS1-128 barcodes in partnership with a trusted technology provider gives manufacturers visibility of the entire supply chain for more efficient inventory management, rapid...

Busting the automation myths: seven reasons to embrace robotics

13 December 2023

By Carl Patrick, robot sales manager – machine tool automation, FANUC UK The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and eighth largest...

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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.