Collaborative project develops sustainable packaging solution using ‘advanced recycling’

HEINZ and Tesco have teamed up with a range of specialist partners on a new trial which they hope will inspire the wider industry...
Michael McLaren, Jeremy Anderson, and Donald McLaren

McLaren Packaging and VPK UK & Ireland form JV to serve Scottish corrugate market

PORT-Glasgow headquartered McLaren Packaging and VPK UK and Ireland, part of the privately owned Belgian VPK Group, have announced a deal to create a...
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...

Ishida launches 11th generation multihead weigher

AS the business celebrates the 50th anniversary of its invention of multihead weighing technology, Ishida has revealed it is launching its 11th generation model. The...
Vapes

Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners

A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1. Environmental...
Paul Barber, James Cropper

James Cropper appoints MD of Paper & Packaging operation

JAMES Cropper has appointed Paul Barber as MD of Paper & Packaging. The move comes in James Cropper’s 180th year of operation and follows the...
groceries

Grocery sector surpasses waste targets

THE UK grocery sector has succeeded in reducing food and packaging waste by 1.7 million tonnes, the equivalent of 4.8 million tonnes of CO2eq...
Labelexpo Europe show floor

Organisers hail success of record-breaking Labelexpo Europe 2025

ORGANISERS of Labelexpo Europe 2025 have celebrated the success of its 'biggest show to date' after holding the event in Barcelona for the first...

DS Smith trials range of alternative fibres to boost circular economy goals

DS Smith has revealed it is trialling new materials for its paper and packaging making process which includes straw, daisies, hemp, cocoa shells and...
Guala Closures facility in Gartcosh

Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector

Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...