CCL Label targets ‘new era of transparency’ for the Scotch whisky sector

CCL Label has announced the development of a new innovation that comes in response to growing demands for trust, transparency, and verified ownership in...
Glenfiddich whisky bottles

‘Bold’ new Glenfiddich visual identity combines modernity and heritage

GLENFIDDICH, the single malt Scotch whisky specialist, has been showing off its new visual identity, described as balancing modernity with heritage and drawing on...
Packaging system

Pie producer doubles packaging capacity with trio of new shrink-wrap lines

A British pie producer has doubled its packaging capacity to match a doubling of its output.  Three new shrink-wrapping lines have been supplied by...

Build of Pulpex’s new Glasgow facility reaches major milestone

PULPEX'S build of a new 87,000 manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport is progressing with work complete on the steel frame. The Glasgow site represents a...
Bottling production line

‘Breakthrough’ tech aids lightweighting without sacrificing bottle performance

BEVERAGE solutions provider Refresco is said to be reaping the benefits after investing in Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser technology. The innovation has been in operation at...
Debate on Scotland's deposit return scheme

‘Cutting-edge’ portable reverse vending machine exhibited for first time in Scotland

A portable reverse vending machine (RVM) was exhibited to Scottish politicians, grocery retailers, and drinks companies during a recent debate on the nation's impending...
Robots in production facility

Robotics help deliver productivity gains in food factories

FANUC has revealed that automation systems incorporating robotics are becoming an increasingly common sight in food factories around the UK. The manufacturer explained that robots...
Watering can gin packaging

Whimsical Watering Can innovation wins tenth major packaging award

HUNTER Luxury’s Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can innovation has claimed a remarkable tenth major packaging industry award win. The product has won the PLD – Value...
Man reading food label

National Farmers’ Union Scotland calls for ‘urgent’ reform to UK food labelling regulations

NATIONAL Farmers' Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for an 'urgent' reform of UK food labelling regulations - warning that they are currently 'confusing, inconsistent,...
Aluminium cans being manufactured

Can-ification: aluminium’s role in circular packaging

Russell Wiseman, head of global beverage solutions, Domino Printing Sciences, explains why aluminium remains one of the top solutions for sustainable beverage packaging As beverage...