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...

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....

Removing the sticking point

The desire to increase speed and accuracy is at the heart of every labelling project. LABEL printing and verification is increasingly high-tech and the onus...

Q & A with Craig-Alexander Wilson

Craig-Alexander Wilson, Head of Strategic Development at Fake Bake Beauty at Home and Beauty Editor at The Sunday Mail will be speaking at the...
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EasyFairs does it for Dundee stalwart

Scots firms rubbed shoulders with thousands of industry players at one of the biggest packaging shows on the calendar. IN the thick of the easyFairs...

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...

Saving our humble spud

The plight of British potatoes has been well documented in recent years, with UK growers facing challenging times. Pacepacker Services, along with the Potato...

Brexit impact prompts fears over fake drugs

Stephie Casting, senior marketing executive at Denny Bros, tells Packaging Scotland about some concerns over the EU’s Falsified Medicines Directive AS the country holds its...

Giving sustainability a luxurious look

Luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand, explains Graeme Riddell, commercial director, Pusterla Pollards UNLIKE many of the wealthy celebrities and influencers who post...
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Making a case for automation

Injection moulding (IM) can benefit hugely from the use of robotics. While the move towards offshoring work in the early 2000s impacted its adoption...