Claudia Winkleman; Michael McLaren; and Lindsay Galloway-Hall. Image credit: Eva Slusarek

Award recognition for McLaren Packaging’s ‘game-changing’ design

MCLAREN Packaging is celebrating after winning the Innovation in Packaging category at the Spirits Business Awards 2024 with what has been lauded as a...

Annual unboxing survey aims to gain insights into packaging trends

MACFARLANE Packaging has launched the company's 8th annual unboxing survey, which provides insights into consumer experiences with e-commerce packaging and the impact it has...

Scott Group expansion plans gather pace with new acquisition

DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire pallet and packaging specialist Whirlowdale Trading Co (WTC). Scott Group has three existing pallet businesses; Scott...
Jude Allan, OPRL

OPRL welcomes Defra ‘clarity’ on EPR labelling

OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging rules. During an online business...

New Tennent’s packs celebrate Scottish dads

TENNENT'S Lager is launching a limited edition pack for Father's Day this year. The 12 x 300ml pack features a retro style design with the message...
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Registration opens for ‘bigger and better’ PPMA Total Show 2025

REGISTRATION has opened for the PPMA Total Show, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham from September 23-25. Organisers of the processing and packaging machinery, robotics...

New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems

NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability. The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...
Pitreavie Packaging commercial vehicle

Fleet investment helps drive Pitreavie growth plans

PITREAVIE Packaging has announced a significant upgrade to its commercial transport fleet in a bid to enhance customer service and strengthen delivery capacity across...

Scottish universities to ‘drastically’ increase recycled content of plastic bottles

SCIENTISTS from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde are to develop additives and processing methods that will 'drastically' increase the recycled content of...

A taste of Scotland: Croxsons creates primary packaging for Ramsay’s Gin launch

GLASS packaging business Croxsons has teamed up with Eden Mill Distillery to produce primary packaging for the launch of Ramsay’s Gin, a London Dry...