Baltic trip shows early DRS control is “crucial”
With Scotland poised to introduce a deposit return system for drinks containers in the coming years, Packaging Scotland’s Fraser Rummens recently visited Estonia 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...
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...
Raising a glass to stylish designs
GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has been supplying a broad base of clients with primary packaging and closures for nearly 150 years.Â
Eden Mill is Scotland’s...
Keeping track of high value items in shipment
RELEASED in August, GWP’s Tracker Case – described as the world’s first fully trackable protective case – has since picked up the “Innovation in...
Cracking the code
Choosing the right coder can play a key role in a successful food packing operation, says Charles Randon, senior product manager of Linx Printing...
Can-do attitude for iced coffee specialist
AN iced coffee brand that racked up over one million views after posting a tongue-in-cheek rap song online is set to transition its packaging...
Stretch and shrink hooding: Approaches compared
Stretch hooding and shrink hooding are used to package palletised products of all kinds, from building materials to food and beverages. Gordian Strapping offers...
Retro brand is born again
The renaissance of one of Poland’s most memorable fruit juice brands has been inspired by the development of new glass packaging.
AFTER several years in...
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...



















