Garry Richmond, MD of Print Scotland

Print Scotland calls for recruitment to become more affordable

THE managing director of Print Scotland has told Packaging Scotland of the importance of ending the funding disparity that exists for print apprentices north...
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Papermaker partners with Bruichladdich for travel retail single malt whisky

FOLLOWING the success of James Cropper’s partnership with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range to...

Diageo creates plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle

DIAGEO has revealed it has created what it described as the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced...

GS1-128 barcodes: a secret weapon in challenging times

Optimising GS1-128 barcodes in partnership with a trusted technology provider gives manufacturers visibility of the entire supply chain for more efficient inventory management, rapid...
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Macfarlane Packaging launches ninth annual unboxing survey

MACFARLANE Packaging has launched its ninth annual unboxing survey, with this year's survey focusing on the sustainability of packaging. The surveys encourage consumers to unpack...

Smurfit Westrock Tannochside hails Aquaculture UK 2026 a success

SMURFIT Westrock Tannochside showcased its range of sustainable fish packaging solutions at Aquaculture UK 2026. Aquaculture UK brings together businesses dedicated to driving innovation and...

Macfarlane Packaging strengthens leadership team with senior appointment

MACFARLANE Group PLC has announced the appointment of David Mansfield to its newly created leadership role of MD - Macfarlane Packaging Distribution. The firm said...

Scotland’s litter “as bad as ever” study finds

Scotland’s litter problem is “as bad as ever” according to a new study commissioned by environmental organisation INCPEN. The study, conducted by Keep Scotland Beautiful,...
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Building FX resilience in the packaging sector

Eliot Bassett, MD at Lumon Pay, explains how ongoing global conflicts are reshaping the operational landscape for the UK packaging sector CURRENCY volatility is one...

Boxes and Packaging complete acquisition of Scott Packaging Glasgow

BOXES and Packaging have announced the acquisition of the business and trading assets of Scott Packaging (Glasgow) Ltd, which will now be renamed Boxes and Packaging...