“The tattie’s a living thing”
THIRTY-THREE years after he first founded Agritronix, Alan Peebles still works seven days a week. Priding himself on his reliability, his loyalty and his...
Welcome to the future: Birmingham event to showcase next big things to hit sector
VISITORS to Packaging Innovations 2020 will get a rare glimpse into the future, according to the show’s organisers.
Around 300 exhibitors will showcase their latest...
Sector must do more to encourage women
THE packaging industry has historically been seen as a male dominated sector – but times are changing.
An organisation called Women in Packaging UK...
Orange crush on the rocks?
Could new technology help fruit producers solve a long-standing conundrum?
THE packing of netted citrus fruits into trays, crates and cartons is particularly prone to...
Innovation in the flow – wrapping up explained
Flow-wrapping equipment has been around for a long time, its core features remaining largely unchanged. But user expectations are always rising, calling for things...
Top glass: manufacturer hails Scots spirits sector
Stölzle Glass Group has hailed the Scottish spirits sector as “the major driver” of its premium spirits brand.
The global manufacturer, which has over 200...
Collaboration and innovation are vital to reducing food waste
With food and drink manufacturers under more pressure than ever before to reduce waste, Resource Efficient Scotland held a special event at Edinburgh Zoo...
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...
Hidden ways to reduce your liability for the Plastics Tax
Bernard Sellars, MD of Lindum Packaging, explains the efficiencies that can reduce your liability by cutting ‘hidden plastic’
WITH so many consumers believing plastic is...
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...
