EU: should we stay or should we go?
Millions of Britons will cast their vote on June 23 on the UK’s membership of the European Union. Packaging Scotland’s Gary Moug finds out...
Absolving the seven sins of bar coding
There can be nothing more exasperating than a simple barcode which defies being read consistently. The consequences to the smooth running of a packaging...
Reaping the benefits of seasonal packaging
SANTA Claus; snowmen; the Easter Bunny; pumpkins; bats; witches; ghosts and ghouls are all old favourites when it comes to seasonal branding on packaging....
Code of success is no secret
A slick production line is essential to the full spectrum of packaging manufacturers.
THAT was brought home to Bimeda UK when the pharmaceutical and food...
Lighter, thinner, stronger
Customers have never been more environmentally aware meaning film suppliers are under constant pressure to provide the greenest solutions.
THE demands faced by the modern...
Neuropackaging: the way into the shopping basket is via the brain
Incorporating modern brain research into packaging design
Packaging is not there just to protect food and beverages from light, air or bacteria.
It also ensures products...
Why laser is a markedly good coding solution
By John Tierney, marketing director, Linx Printing Technologies
WHISKY remains one of Scotland’s most valuable exports, but it is not the only drink making the...
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...
Tetra Pak reports good progress towards environmental goals
TETRAÂ Pak made further progress towards its 2020 environmental goals during 2014, passing several important milestones in its journey to develop sustainable products, reduce the...
Brand protection: Ramping up your food safety strategy
Consumer perceptions and a high profile product recall can make or break a food brand. The damage, if left unchecked, can come back and haunt...
