McLaren focused on business continuity
MCLAREN Packaging has confirmed the company is focused on business continuity over the winter months following a challenging year.
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a...
Bellshill bakery chooses to go with the flow
A Bellshill bakery which specialises in gluten-free products has invested in a new Shamal flow wrapper with MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) gas flushing capabilities and...
New system proves to be a piece of cake
KENSAL Handling Systems has revealed details of a recent project to install an end of line palletising system for a cake manufacturer. The system,...
Beer bottle production rises as online sales soar
BEATSON Clark has revealed production of beer bottles increased over the summer as the lockdown drove ‘unprecedented growth’ in online sales and beer delivery.
Total...
Partnership helps Penn target beverage sector
A supplier of packaging machinery systems has welcomed a new type of labelling machine into its inventory, which will allow the firm to make further...
Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda
A growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials.
Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...
‘Slick’ new labeller speeds up production
MINEBEA Intec has launched a new OCM labeller designed for the meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable markets.
The WPL–S is described as a manual...
Food waste issues – can packaging play a part?
By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager, Parkside
FOOD waste is attracting significant attention around the globe and with good reason. Food waste is...
Glasgow inventor creates reusable food wraps
AFTER wrapping up a spot in Dundee’s V&A, the Glasgow inventor behind a new sustainable food wrap product has set her sights on it...
Glass packaging specialist enjoys sweet taste of success
M&S has launched a Percy Pig styled sweetie jar, designed and produced by glass packaging specialist, Croxsons.
The range of soft gums sweets has been a...
