Breaking down the barriers to compostable packaging
MORE and more product packaging is being recycled each year but a lot of it still goes to landfill, particularly where plastics are present....
PPMA Total Show delivers once again for visitors and exhibitors
THE 2022 PPMA Total Show has been hailed a 'resounding success' after more than 350 exhibitors displayed their latest products and innovations at the NEC...
New reports outline UK packaging material trends
COMPLIANCE specialist Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022.
The PackFlow 2023...
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Many happy returns?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland is to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. Packaging Scotland reached out to three...
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...
Edinburgh spirits sector specialist celebrates FSSC accreditation
EDINBURGH-based bottling, packaging and labelling specialist Young Spirits has been accredited by one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious quality assurance schemes:...
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...
Automated labelling helps Scots gin brand meet growing demand
INDUSTRIAL Labelling Systems (ILS) has been credited with playing a key role in the growth of a Hebrides-based gin brand.
Bruichladdich Distillery, on the Isle...
Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week
Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024
As...
