DS Smith invests in fibre preparation line at Kemsley paper mill

DS Smith has unveiled a £48 million investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at the firm's Kemsley paper mill. Kemsley is the...

Beatson Clark creates bottle for “boundary pushing beers”

Glass manufacturer, Beatson Clark, has created a new bottle for Scottish beer brewer, BrewDog. The 375ml embossed champagne-style amber bottle has been produced for the...

Boxing clever for the recovery

Packaging’s role in encouraging sales and supporting brand positioning will be all the more important as business seeks to recover from the coronavirus pandemic...

API Group predicts luxury packaging trends for the year ahead

API Group has revealed the luxury packaging trends expected to drive the sector in the coming year. Unveiling its AW2019/SS2020 Trends Folio at this year’s...
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland

Aldi launches search for Scottish suppliers offering sustainable packaging

ALDI Scotland is searching for suppliers offering sustainable packaging solutions. The retailer is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at...
Vegware cups

Vegware adds to end-of-life waste management options for customers

EDINBURGH-based packaging specialist Vegware has launched another waste disposal option for the firm's coffee cups. All of Vegware’s single and double wall hot cups can...
Reverse vending machine in store

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...

Pitreavie announces raft of senior appointments

PITREAVIE Group has announced a raft of new appointments to its senior management team. Commercial director Mark Bruce, who was previously brands director for Finsbury...

EPR delay makes this a dangerous time for recycling

David Wilson is director of compliance at Vanden Recycling, experts in plastics recycling. He shares his thoughts on the EPR delay and the impact...
The Label Trail, Labelexpo Europe

Tech specialists team up to explore the future of label production

EIGHT companies are set to team up for The Label Trail, a guided experience during Labelexpo Europe 2025. Avery Dennison, CERM, CarbonQuota, Esko, Grafisk Maskinfabrik...