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Blending the old with the new

When the world’s largest drinks company decided to re-brand one of its most popular spirits nothing was left to chance. THE spirits aisle is more...

When the going gets Tuf

When you think of shrink wrapping you’re more likely to think of various types of food and clothing packaging than scaffolding and machine parts ...
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Carbon debate takes centre stage at NEC

ANOTHER successful Packaging Innovations exhibition is in the books. Taking place in late February in Birmingham, just before coronavirus wreaked havoc with trade shows across the UK and beyond, more than 300 exhibitors showed off their latest solutions and innovations at the busy event.

Robot palletisers with bags of versatility

Following a recent surge in enquiries from food packers for versatile palletisers, FANUC UK is working with automation specialists Festo and Pacepacker to develop...
The case integrates a long-life tracking system into an IP-rated, water, dust and shock-proof enclosure

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...
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Seeking a clear view of transparency

Transparent packaging for ready meals must set up and realise consumer expectations or risk failure, according to customer insight agency Engage Research. A new range...

Serving up solutions to the Scottish market

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE 2019 is a year of double celebration for Glasgow-based Murray Packaging. The supplier and installer is marking 100 years in business, as well...

Environmentally friendly plastics

By Robyn Henderson, copywriter at Mediaworks on behalf of Omega Plastics As government initiatives aim to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill, year...

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...

Mechline launching new food waste programme at Waste-Works

Mechline will be launching its new food waste programme to help foodservice operators reduce waste and increase profits at Waste-Works, the only waste and resource...