Boxshop investment programme almost complete

CORRUGATED packaging specialist Boxshop has revealed that its £3.5 million investment programme is almost complete. The East Kilbride-based business embarked on the investment to future-proof...

Design of rare wartime whisky sets the Gold standard

MALT whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail took Gold in the Scotch whisky category of The Spirits Design Masters 2017. The design was conceived for...
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...
Winfried Muehling, Pro Carton

Zero Waste Week 2025: a call to action for a sustainable future

By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications at Pro Carton Zero Waste Week 2025 serves as a powerful reminder of the growing environmental challenges...
Joost Meijs

Macfarlane strengthens European team with senior appointment

MACFARLANE Group PLC has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of Joost Meijs to the new role of MD, Macfarlane Packaging Distribution, Europe. In...

New research highlights overpacking issues

NEW research from Glasgow-based Macfarlane Packaging has found that almost a quarter of consumers believe goods ordered online arrive with too much packaging. The firm's...

Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade

WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...
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Reuse and refill challenges and opportunities to be highlighted at London Packaging Week

SEBASTIAN Munden, chair at WRAP and former Unilever UK & Ireland CEO, will share insights on scaling reuse and refill during a panel at...

Glass sector warns of ‘seasonal overloads’ if material is part of DRS

WASTE sector specialists have warned of the potential for 'seasonal overloads' if glass bottles are included in Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Facilities for returning...
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Presentation boxes deliver ‘nostalgic festive vibe’ for hair products

PAPER and print selection have been described as 'critical' to Pusterla 1880 achieving the desired look and finish for presentation boxes that form part...