PPMA Show 2021 gives sector chance to focus on positive opportunities ahead

In welcome news for the industry, the PPMA Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this year after the pandemic caused the 2020 edition to...

Mixed bag: debate rages over 5p bag charge

As shoppers in Scotland get to grips with the 5p charge on carrier bags, we ask two men on opposing sides of the debate...
Martin Bailey of Markem-Imaje: “Traceability is only going to become more important for the food and beverage industry.”

Speed isn’t everything – Martin Bailey speaks to Packaging Scotland

In the pressurised world of consumer goods production, and the associated packaging line management, the ability to code at high speed certainly helps. But...

The value of product & brand authentication programs

By Tim Probert – Product Assurance Director, Tracerco and Damian Gardiner – Business Development Manager, Tracerco COUNTERFEITING, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are...

Brand reputation is an important part of the mix

Product consistency is vital to maintaining brand image.  Latest weighing technology can help in ensuring the right proportion of ingredients in every pack, as...

Food for thought

The need to respond to changing consumer demands means technology never stands still. THE presentation of fresh bakery products and confectionery can be extremely diverse...

A healthy turnout expected in Birmingham for Med-Tech Innovation Expo

DEDICATED medical device design and manufacturing technology event, Med-Tech Innovation Expo, is back for 2019 and will be setting up shop in Birmingham for...

Compostable packaging takes seed in the capital

INSPIRED by a simple cornstarch spoon, Joe Frankel is now the Managing Director of the fourth fastest growing firm in Scotland. The founder of...

Growing exhibition capitalises on demand for plastics recycling innovation

The 2022 edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) returns to Amsterdam in June. Packaging Scotland recently spoke to Matt Barber, PRSE event...

Pro2Pac student design challenge winner announced

Pro2Pac 2015 has announced the winner of its Student Packaging Design Challenge. Joe Hollingworth was judged to be the winner for his ‘Fresh Pack’ design, which...