Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers

NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging. Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...
Thin Film Technologies has received orders for its anti-counterfeiting smart labels from a global consumer packaged goods company.

Smart food packaging to hit the shelves

SMART packaging may be finally coming of age – granted, we’ve heard that before but earlier this year one or two developers confirmed the...

Chilled approach boosts recyclable pack goals for Sorbafreeze

SORBAFREEZE, the Glenrothes-based chilled packaging division of the Pitreavie Group, has developed a new temperature controlled packaging range that can be fully kerbside recycled. Kerbcool...

Saica to build new production facility in Livingston

  SAICA Group has announced a £50 million+ investment in its Scottish packaging business with plans to create a new state-of-the-art production facility in Livingston,...

Baby Box design finalists revealed

The final six designs for Scotland’s Baby Box initiative have been revealed. The shortlisted designs were announced by the Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark...

RPC makes £261m offer for BPI

RPC Group is poised to buy Greenock-based British Polythene Industries (BPI) in a £261 million deal. The respective boards announced an agreement has been reached on...

BRC accreditation tipped to open doors for print finisher

PRINT-finishing specialist ACA has announced it has secured Grade A accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) following completion of a 5,000 sq. ft....

Government minister officially opens Cullen’s expanded Glasgow facility

SCOTLAND'S minister for small business, trade and innovation has officially opened Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging's new factory extension in Glasgow. Richard Lochhead MSP visited the expanded...

Packaging giant scoops top supplier award

SMURFIT Kappa has been named European Supplier of the Year by 3M. The packaging giant said the award recognises its "innovative design and order process"...

Lidl to trial new traffic light labelling system in Scottish stores

LIDL GB is set to trial a new traffic light labelling system across its 105 Scottish stores this September. The retailer will apply Eco-Score labelling...