UK employment changes drive ‘surge’ in digitalisation
SOFTWARE solutions specialist Nulogy has claimed the recent changes to the minimum wage and National Insurance (NI) are driving even greater interest in digitalisation...
Consumers still confused about food labelling, says study
DESPITE the introduction of a standardised traffic-light food labelling system (see Packaging Scotland, July 2013), consumers still want manufacturers, brand owners and retailers to...
Mondi unveils recyclable paper-based bread packaging
MONDi is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron (WBB), a packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread...
A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges
REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market.
Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...
ULMA Packaging UK appoints new MD
ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of Paul Morican as managing director.
Having joined the business at the end of January 2026, he brings...
Top Scottish print apprentices honoured at annual ceremony
THE importance of apprentices to the future of Scotland's printing industry was highlighted at the recent Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards.
Four young...
Recycled paper wine bottle launched
A new paper wine bottle has been launched, which has been described as the biggest innovation for wine and spirits since the launch of the...
Plastics sector outlines Brexit concerns ahead of key vote
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed concerns from its members about Brexit, just days before the crucial House of Commons vote on Prime...
Joint venture creates new Scottish pallet and timber packaging offering
THE owners of Scott Timber and Pallet 24 have teamed up to form Pallet 2 Packaging, a new joint venture formed following the acquisition...
INEOS launches ‘world first’ recycled plastic innovation
INEOS has announced a 'world first' after producing an 'ultra-thin' rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled...
