Jennifer Riddell

Jennifer Riddell appointed MD at McLaren Corrugate

JENNIFER Riddell has been appointed MD at McLaren Corrugate, part of the Port Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging family. She joins the specialist paper and cardboard packaging...
Crabs in thermoformed packaging

Orkney seafood specialist benefits from new thermoforming machine

ULMA Packaging UK has installed a TFS 500 thermoforming machine at seafood producer Orkney Crab's premises. The move is designed to help the Orkney-based business...
Food processors use digital reporting tools and data features on industrial metal detectors to support productivity and food safety

Balancing creativity and sustainability will be key in 2026

As we enter 2026, Packaging Scotland asks a number of industry stakeholders what major trends, challenges and opportunities they expect will feature prominently this...
Roger Wright, Biffa

Biffa warning: waste reporting needs to be taken seriously

As Scottish packaging businesses look towards 2026, Roger Wright, waste strategy & packaging manager at Biffa, says that the policy landscape remains one of...
Paper cups packaging image

Paper under pressure: why testing matters more than ever

Cooper Henderson, director, segment strategy – flexible packaging at Industrial Physics, tells Packaging Scotland why testing matters more than ever GLOBAL demand for paper-based packaging...
Roly Simpson, East Pizzas shows off the packaging

Impressive packs give Edinburgh pizza specialist perfect base to expand into retail

A sourdough pizza restaurant in Edinburgh has marked the start of 2026 by launching a new retail range in strategically designed packaging across 15...
Packaging Innovations & Empack

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 focuses on the future

Packaging Innovations & Empack returns to the NEC Birmingham from February 11-12. The event covers the entire packaging journey, from concept and design to...
Clear bottles

DataLase introduces ‘revolutionary’ clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles

LASER printing specialist DataLase has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles. The solution is said to eliminate filmic and paper...
Dr Lukas Burkhardt

Vetropack Group begins 2026 with new CEO

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack Group has appointed Dr Lukas Burkhardt as its new CEO. The 46-year-old Swiss national succeeds Johann Reiter, who retired at the...
Tosca sustainability report

Tosca report highlights progress in sustainability journey

TOSCA has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, Driving Change Together, which highlights the progress the business had made towards its 2030 sustainability goals. The report...