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20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme

8 May 2019

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...

SIG confirms multi-million pound investment in new tech facility

7 September 2021

SIG has announced the business is investing €12 million in a pilot plant of its new Tech Center Europe, which will be located close...

UK manufacturing can climb even higher with automation

20 September 2023

By Tom Bouchier, managing director, FANUC UK Data just released by Make UK reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France to claim eighth place in...

Cartonboard innovation tipped to boost retailer’s sustainability goals

5 July 2024

GRAPHIC Packaging International and food company Moy Park have teamed up to create what they describe as a 'game-changing' cartonboard packaging solution, which is...

77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax

31 March 2022

OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported. The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...

Macfarlane invests in new Glasgow-based distribution centre

1 July 2016

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced it is investing in a new Scottish distribution centre in Baillieston, Glasgow. The facility will be based within the newly opened distribution...

Scots distillery uses pharma bottle for craft gin

5 May 2017

A Scottish distillery has chosen a Beatson Clark bottle originally intended for pharmaceutical products for its new craft gin. Brewdog-backed LoneWolf launched its first spirits last...

New research shows growth in canned alcoholic drinks market

10 November 2021

NEW research has revealed the value of canned craft beer and wine has increased in the last 18 months. Speaking to industry trade body Can...

Packaging firm assists with Glasgow’s Brandenburg Gate project

15 August 2018

PACKAGING giant Smurfit Kappa has helped recreate Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate in Glasgow after teaming up with a Dutch artist on an innovative community...

Macfarlane hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of employees as financial results show resilience

31 August 2020

MACFARLANE Group has recorded a 'resilient' financial performance in the first half of 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Glasgow-headquarted business...

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.