Dundee automation specialist marks 40 years of innovation
DEMAND for automation and robotics is expanding rapidly to meet the challenges of the modern world, but one Dundee-based company is this year marking...
Dutch courage as ‘once-in-a-generation’ carton innovation moves a step closer
Packaging Scotland's Craig Quirie reports from Amsterdam, where Croydon-based Zotefoams provided an update on the commercialisation of its ‘once-in-a-generation’ packaging innovation, which is set...
Recyclable films and the future of flexible packaging
By Steve Hallford – product development technologist at Parkside
WHERE does flexible packaging fit in the circular economy of the future? It ticks a number...
Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging
A new multi-trial study by environmental and behaviour change experts Hubbub and the University of Sheffield, has found 'significant improvements' in the disposal of...
Machine Vision Conference 2024 hailed a success
THE Machine Vision Conference (MVC) 2024 has been hailed a success after attracting 'significant' visitor numbers.
Established in 2016, the annual event - which was...
Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Polyformes
MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of Polyformes Limited for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5 million, including an earn-out of up...
Cartonboard innovation tipped to boost retailer’s sustainability goals
GRAPHIC Packaging International and food company Moy Park have teamed up to create what they describe as a 'game-changing' cartonboard packaging solution, which is...
Porridge brand switches to recyclable pack that has ‘made the impossible possible’
SYMINGTON'S, which has been using Greiner Packaging’s K3 cardboard-plastic packaging solution for its Naked instant noodles since 2021, has now moved its Oatburst instant...
PRS Europe breaks 10,000-visitor barrier for the first time
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have confirmed a 32% increase in visitor numbers this year.
The exhibition and conference, which is dedicated to...
Macfarlane Packaging launches ninth annual unboxing survey
MACFARLANE Packaging has launched its ninth annual unboxing survey, with this year's survey focusing on the sustainability of packaging.
The surveys encourage consumers to unpack...
