Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 focuses on the future
Packaging Innovations & Empack returns to the NEC Birmingham from February 11-12. The event covers the entire packaging journey, from concept and design to...
Neuropackaging: the way into the shopping basket is via the brain
Incorporating modern brain research into packaging design
Packaging is not there just to protect food and beverages from light, air or bacteria.
It also ensures products...
NEC show works hard to profile the future of packaging
THE Packaging Innovations show drew 6004 unique visitors through the doors of the NEC on 26 and 27 February, an 18 percent increase on...
Print Scotland president appeals to young people to consider apprenticeships at annual awards
THE winners of the ninth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow.
The event recognises the...
Soft drinks can market sees “growth surge”
THE Can Makers has revealed a "growth surge" in canned beverages in the soft drinks sector. The trade body highlighted the impact of a...
Guala Closures reinforces commitment to Scotch whisky with opening of Gartcosh facility
GUALA Closures has officially opened its new production facility in Gartcosh in an investment it said exceeds €60 million (£52 million).
The Italian-headquartered specialist in...
Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm
TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount.
The packaging development...
Scots distillery uses pharma bottle for craft gin
A Scottish distillery has chosen a Beatson Clark bottle originally intended for pharmaceutical products for its new craft gin.
Brewdog-backed LoneWolf launched its first spirits last...
Print Scotland welcomes 22 new associate members as sector strengthens voice
PRINT Scotland, the trade body representing the print, packaging and graphics sector, has announced the addition of 22 new associate members, bringing total membership...
Team spirit: dedicated workforce helps drive QAS expansion plans
THE upcoming installation of a fourth bottling line at QAS Group’s Kirkcaldy site will mark the latest investment milestone for the business in its...
