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...
Aldi to use Prevented Ocean Plastic to package fishcakes range
ALDI has announced that it is to introduce packaging made from Prevented Ocean Plastic across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes.
The packaging,...
Mackie’s of Scotland unveils new ‘cutting-edge’ ice packaging machine
MACKIE'S of Scotland has unveiled a new packaging machine capable of filling 30 bags of ice per minute, in what the firm said represents...
Plastic packaging giants to open Stirling plant
NAMPAKÂ Plastics Europe has announced plans to open a new plastic bottle manufacturing plant in Stirling.
The multi-million pound investment will create 20 local jobs after Nampak...
Reusable packaging emerging as ‘critical infrastructure’ for supply chains
RISING costs, labour shortages and evolving regulation are driving a 'fundamental shift' in how companies view packaging, according to reusable packaging specialist Tosca.
The firm...
Changing consumer shopping habits is no excuse to overlook packaging sustainability
Wouter van Tol, head of government, community affairs and sustainability at DS Smith, tells Packaging Scotland how firms can maintain packaging sustainability aspirations while...
Event partnership award marks two decades of collaboration over contract packing
PACKAGING Innovations & Empack, in partnership with the BCMPA (Association of Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics), has won Best Event Partnership at the...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until at least 2025
SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until at least October 2025.
The Scottish Government said the delay comes as a consequence of the...
Macfarlane increases revenue by 11% in ‘difficult year’ for group
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has reported an 11% rise in revenue to £300.8 million in its preliminary financial results for 2025.
Operating profit is...
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
