Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Weather-hit Packaging Innovations a “resounding success”
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2018 hailed this year's show a "resounding success" despite adverse weather conditions, which made it challenging for some...
Family values at heart of Scots success story
FINDING new ways to do things differently is the mantra which has been at the heart of McLaren Packaging’s approach to business for four...
Packaging machinery specialist set to double up at PPMA Show
ATS Packaging is taking two stands at this year's PPMA Show to showcase the company’s range of packaging machinery for end markets including personal...
Sustainable packs deliver fresh look for innovative Scottish brand
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...
PPMA award winners announced
THE winners of the PPMAÂ Group Industry Awards 2016 have been revealed, following a record number of entries in some categories.
Over 400 people gathered at...
Malting firm unveils new £2m packaging line
A Scottish malting firm has opened a new £2 million packaging line in Alloa, in a move which will look to help support Scottish...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to include glass pending consultation period
THE Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the country's deposit return scheme (DRS)
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners announced
A PET food packaging tray and a system that mechanically processes recovered household waste polypropylene (PP) back into contact-sensitive packaging have been named among...
Collaborative project represents ‘new benchmark in luxury label design’
FINISHING equipment manufacturer A B Graphic International (ABG) has joined forces with Tomlinson, ALDUS API Transfer Technologies, Berkshire Labels, and Studio Parr to produce...
