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PPMA organisers confirm the show will go on

21 June 2021

THE PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) has confirmed that this year's PPMA Show will go ahead at the NEC Birmingham from September 28-30. Organisers...

Packaging Innovations sees “record-breaking” 2019 attendance

4 March 2019

PACKAGING Innovations, Empack and Label&Print has reported a record-breaking attendance for 2019. The exhibition, which recently took place across two days at Birmingham’s NEC, attracted...

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 winners announced

10 December 2020

AN eco coffee maker, in-home water appliance and gel-less film recycling technology were among the winners at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020. Announced at the...

New Berry offering aims to bring products to market quicker

11 August 2023

BERRY Global has revealed it is combining its M&H and PET Power businesses into a new pan-European operation. Berry Agile Solutions will offer both 'short...

Asda to donate carrier bag proceeds to good causes

19 January 2015

ASDA is supporting local communities across Scotland by donating the net proceeds from the Scottish Government’s 5p single use carrier bag charge. The company is...

RESEARCHERS at the universities of Bangor and Aberystwyth have developed a technique where the sugar is squeezed out of ryegrass and the leftovers are moulded to create packaging.

Grass packaging breakthrough

9 April 2013

RESEARCHERS at the universities of Bangor and Aberystwyth have developed a technique where the sugar is squeezed out of ryegrass and the leftovers are...

OPRL MD to head EPR scheme

4 January 2024

OPRL managing director Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging scheme administrator. She will take up...

First day of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 hailed a ‘major success’

13 February 2025

DAY one of the two-day Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 has been hailed as a 'major success' by attendees. Praise was given to the 'dynamic...

RE-ZIP Packaging - Reusable Boxes and Bags

London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery line-up revealed

9 September 2024

EASYFAIRS UK, organiser of London Packaging Week, has announced the products that will comprise the 2024 Innovation Gallery line-up. Set to be the centrepiece of...

New recycling scheme for food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles launched

29 September 2022

A free recycling programme for any brand of food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles has been launched. Designed to allow households to recycle...

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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.