Lidl to alter cereal packaging to ‘alleviate pressure’ on parents

LIDL has announced that it is to remove cartoon characters from all of its own brand cereal packaging by spring 2020. The move comes after...

New packaging format unveiled for drinking chocolate beads

DRINKING chocolate brand Cocoa Canopy has announced a new packaging format for its 900g foodservice packs. The re-sealable, plastic-free pouches are designed in-house. Already providing drinking...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until at least 2025

SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until at least October 2025. The Scottish Government said the delay comes as a consequence of the...
Colpac kraft baguette box

Redesigned kraft baguette boxes offer increased visibility

COLPAC has announced the evolution of its redesigned kraft baguette box. Described as 'perfectly suited' to artisanal cafes and delis, higher-end contract caterers and sandwich...

Edinburgh Gin gives fruit liqueurs a makeover

EDINBURGH Gin has introduced a fresh look for its fruit gin liqueurs. The new bottles, hand-blown by artisan glassmakers in Italy, feature an embossed logo...

Whisky packaging innovation recognised in Scottish Design Awards

THE finalists of the 2024 Scottish Design Awards were unveiled in time for World Whisky Day - and it has turned out to be...

Aldi commits to removing single-use plastic from own-brand tea

ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all of its own-brand teabags by the end of 2021. The supermarket said the move...
The GlenAllachie 35-year-old

Handmade oak box provides ‘sleek’ packaging solution for landmark whisky release

SCOTCH whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled its 'oldest and most prestigious' single malt expression to date: The GlenAllachie 35-year-old, encased in a 'lavish'...

Understanding brand DNA is key to business growth

Chris White, founder and managing director of brand design specialists This Way Up, who have an office in Glasgow, tells Packaging Scotland how to...
Vytal reusable cup at Highland beach

Returnable packaging scheme launches for Highland businesses

BUSINESSES across the Highlands are being invited to sign up to a free pilot of an innovative new returnable packaging scheme. The initiative will see...