Boxes and Packaging complete acquisition of Scott Packaging Glasgow

BOXES and Packaging have announced the acquisition of the business and trading assets of Scott Packaging (Glasgow) Ltd, which will now be renamed Boxes and Packaging...
Pro Carton awards

Deadline looms large for Pro Carton Young Designers Award

LESS than a week remains to vote on the Pro Carton Young Designers Award as the deadline of August 23 approaches. The competition provides students...

Could Brexit spell opportunity for packaging start-ups?

The head of a leading UK business growth accelerator has said that Brexit could potentially be a great opportunity for the country’s start-ups. Jim Duffy,...
Performa Nova packaging

Stora Enso launches new folding boxboard for consumer packaging

STORA Enso is expanding its core packaging material offering with the launch of Performa Nova, described as a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) that combines...

Scottish Vodka brand unveils ‘first significant overhaul’ of packaging in almost 20 years

VODKA brand Glen’s has unveiled its refreshed identity in a bid to target growth into new markets. Owners The Loch Lomond Group appointed Glasgow-based creative...
Macfarlane Packaging unboxing survey

New research reveals major progress from online retailers in sustainable packaging use

NEW research from Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted the increased expectations from consumers around sustainable packaging when buying goods online. The firm has revealed the results...

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...

Packaging revamp helps Raven to soar

TWO Scottish sisters who turned to creating skincare products as a positive outlet following the passing of their mother are set to have their...

Whisky calendar provides window of opportunity for packaging specialist

SAXON Packaging has helped create a whisky advent calendar for The Really Good Whisky Company. Shelley Kelaty, managing director of The Really Good Whisky Company,...

Recyclable paper straw launched for drinks cartons

TRANSCEND Packaging has unveiled a fully-recyclable and biodegradable U-bend paper straw for drinks cartons. Ribena will be the first UK juice drinks brand to introduce...