Casserole-style dishes enhance new ready meals
RPC Barrier Containers is supplying a new thermoformed barrier plastic tray in the style of a casserole dish for leading French ready meal producer...
Micro-perforated lidding films for soft fruits
THE research and development team at TCL Packaging has developed new micro-perforated printed lidding films to create optimum conditions for soft fruit.
The films permit precise gas and...
Top glass: manufacturer hails Scots spirits sector
Stölzle Glass Group has hailed the Scottish spirits sector as “the major driver” of its premium spirits brand.
The global manufacturer, which has over 200...
The war on plastic: be careful what you wish for
AMID the current furore over plastic packaging, a number of industry stakeholders have started to warn of potential “serious environmental consequences” of switching all...
Breaking the ICE
THE environment, digitalisation and individualisation are expected to be the main themes at ICE Europe 2019.
Held from March 12-14 at the Munich Trade Fair...
Expanding PRSE show proves to be worth the wait
Packaging Scotland's Gary Moug recently spoke to Matt Barber, event director for the Plastics Recyling Show Europe. Following the success of last year’s inaugural...
Keeping track of high value items in shipment
RELEASED in August, GWP’s Tracker Case – described as the world’s first fully trackable protective case – has since picked up the “Innovation in...
Ergonomics in food packaging
ABOUT as useful as a chocolate teapot. We’ve all heard the phrase — probably from a disgruntled spouse when we’re being a little uncooperative....
Medical technology event is in great health
Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland’s leading showcase for medical design and manufacturing technology - the only event serving the whole of...
In line with offline methods
Craig Quirie explores the challenges faced by online retailers in the quest for quality and environmentally-friendly packaging
