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Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation

6 July 2018

ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo. The business fought off competition from 84 entries...

UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions

14 January 2020

THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions. Innovate UK, part of UK...

Plastic shows it can be a force for good

4 June 2020

Plastic has made an important contribution to the fight against the coronavirus but to continue to make the best of its many benefits will...

AR packs help Scots to enjoy ‘virtual’ Burns supper during lockdown

13 January 2021

SCOTS can enjoy a 'virtual' Burns supper this year thanks to a new augmented reality (AR) pack which beams a kilted host reciting the ‘Address...

BPF launches new tool to help firms navigate plastics tax

22 March 2022

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an online tool to help companies ascertain whether or not their products qualify for the upcoming Plastics...

New research shows growth in canned alcoholic drinks market

10 November 2021

NEW research has revealed the value of canned craft beer and wine has increased in the last 18 months. Speaking to industry trade body Can...

Diageo confirms £40.5 million investment in beer packaging facilities

1 April 2022

DIAGEO has announced it investing £40.5 million to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, England, to support the...

UK-manufactured food pots offer new on-the-go solution

24 August 2022

COLPAC has confirmed the launch of its new range of FSC-certified multi-food pots. Manufactured in the UK, the pots are described as a 'versatile' food-to-go...

McLaren Packaging donates boxes to local Warm Hand of Friendship initiative

23 December 2022

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has donated boxes in support of Inverclyde Council/Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s £130,000 Warm Hand of Friendship initiative. Care packages...

Sustainable packs deliver fresh look for innovative Scottish brand

11 April 2023

AN award-winning TexMex restaurant with outlets in Edinburgh and Aberdeen has revealed the important role of packaging in helping to build the rapidly growing...

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.