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No one-size-fits-all solution to waste issue

GOVERNMENTS must look beyond just recycling materials in the fight against plastic waste, the CEO of TIPA has told Packaging Scotland. Daphna Nissenbaum, who co-founded...

Trade body lifts lid on chip shop packaging challenges

THE president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has told Packaging Scotland of his desire to work with the packaging industry to...

Collaboration offers fresh approach to tomato packaging

WITH growing demand from consumers for sustainability without compromising on product quality, the packaging of fresh produce remains an ever-evolving challenge. One brand described as...

The necessary shift within sustainable packaging

Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...

This Easter, it’s time for new beginnings

Winfried Mühling, general manager, Pro Carton, explains why Easter Egg consumers face a tough choice this year EASTER is a time for new beginnings; a...

SRUC study considers impact of animal welfare logo on packaging

SCOTLAND’S rural college (SRUC) has told Packaging Scotland of its plans to develop a universal logo aimed at helping consumers identify pro-animal welfare meat...

Taking stock: material availability is key focus for industry

MATERIAL availability has replaced sustainability as the industry’s top priority this year, according to Dalkeith-based NSD Labels. While environmental ambitions remain a crucial focus, NSD...

Organic salmon firm banks on new packaging being a catch

A Skye-based organic salmon producer is preparing to launch a newly created plastic-free, compostable packaging solution in what has been described as a ‘financial...

Spirits are high in Kirkcaldy thanks to new bottling line

A new spirits facility that allows bottling and packaging from small volumes in single casks to 30,000 litre tankers has been established by QAS...

Fast-tracking the food factory of the future

OMRON recently opened the doors to its redesigned and expanded Automation Center in Barcelona. Stuart Coulton, marketing manager for UK & Ireland, answered Packaging...