Bottler pays price for forklift fiasco
A BOTTLING firm has had to fork out more than £20,000 after a worker was filmed being lifted on the prongs of a forklift...
Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods
A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector.
It would...
Unique chocolate pack is snow trouble for thermoformed packaging specialist!
MACPAC has designed and produced a dome-shaped pack for Martin’s Chocolatier’s new snow globe chocolate Santa and snowball truffles product.
Martin’s Chocolatier provides luxury chocolates...
Highland Spring launches its most sustainable eco pack to date
HIGHLAND Spring Group has launched what has been described as its most sustainable eco pack to date.
Using Coveris' Duralite R film, which is a...
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...
Paper under pressure: why testing matters more than ever
Cooper Henderson, director, segment strategy – flexible packaging at Industrial Physics, tells Packaging Scotland why testing matters more than ever
GLOBAL demand for paper-based packaging...
Taking stock: material availability is key focus for industry
MATERIAL availability has replaced sustainability as the industry’s top priority this year, according to Dalkeith-based NSD Labels.
While environmental ambitions remain a crucial focus, NSD...
SIG ramps up plans to improve recyclability of carton packs
SIG has announced plans to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure.
The company revealed it intends to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free...
Used cans at University of Strathclyde recycled into artwork
USED drinks cans at the University of Strathclyde have been repurposed into a piece of art as part of a project to encourage people...
Stirling business designs whisky packaging to highlight sustainability and raise funds for charity
STIRLING-based Blue Box Design has produced premium whisky packaging to both highlight sustainability and raise funds for the chosen charities of record-breaking Atlantic rowers, the...
