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....
Loud and clear
Packaging that ‘talks’ is one of many ground-breaking ideas that could revolutionise the industry.
SOLUTIONS that link products and digital product info are becoming ever...
Family values at heart of Scots success story
FINDING new ways to do things differently is the mantra which has been at the heart of McLaren Packaging’s approach to business for four...
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...
Teamwork helps family firm stand test of time
A chance event five decades ago where David Frith saw someone dropping bundles of shoes in a puddle inspired him to investigate the process...
PPMA success offers evidence of an industry that is thriving
THE largest PPMA Total Show in the event’s history took place recently in Birmingham, with over 450 exhibitors filling out the largest hall in...
Scotland sprouts wings
Record food and drink exports is a bright spot for packaging suppliers during tough economic times.
THE food and drink supply chain can look to...
Finding flat flakes in foods
LAST year Fortress Technology unveiled a metal detector that inspects low profile, high value foods vertically and horizontally concurrently to achieve the 'highest sensitivity...
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...
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...
