Printer buy-out is ‘good news‘ for Scots plant
US giant swoops on prosperous Clydebank business.
THE managing director of one of Scotland’s leading label printers has pledged a long-term commitment to staff at...
Food safety in the global village
Neil Giles of Mettler-Toledo takes a look at some of the challenges facing companies in the food sector with respect to product inspection.
THE scrutiny...
The evolution of product coding for brand protection
By Steve Tallant, director, market development, at Markem-Imaje
THE barcode – a ubiquitous mark on almost all products, in every region of the world. Since...
Labelling: the future – Jules Lejeune discusses growth
Jules Lejeune of the European Self-adhesive Labelling Association (FINAT) discusses the routes to successful growth and profitability for suppliers operating in this rapidly changing...
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...
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...
Sustainability is in the bag
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
A few years ago, through the pages of Packaging Scotland, I advocated the return to use of paper as a packaging medium for...
Many happy returns?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland is to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. Packaging Scotland reached out to three...
Ever-expanding Total
David Harrison, acting chief operating officer, PPMA Group of Associations, tells Packaging Scotland what visitors can expect from this year’s PPMA Total Show
Sprayer ensures casual control
THE brand team from hair care specialist Unilever Toni & Guy has selected Rieke’s 609 Long Nozzle Sprayer for its Glamour 3D Volumiser.
The gel’s lightweight...
