Huhtamaki unveils ‘breakthrough’ paper-based tablet packaging

HUHTAMAKI has launched a new innovation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in the form of Push Tab paper, described as the first paper-based...
Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards

Print Scotland president appeals to young people to consider apprenticeships at annual awards

THE winners of the ninth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow. The event recognises the...

Innovative can designs receive accolades

THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme. Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until at least 2025

SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until at least October 2025. The Scottish Government said the delay comes as a consequence of the...
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...

Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies

MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of protective packaging specialist  Allpack Packaging Supplies. East Anglia-based Allpack supples products to customers across a range of sectors...

New Ishida range takes checkweighers to ‘the next level’

ISHIDA Europe has announced it is launching a new range of checkweighers tipped to take the machines to 'the next level'. The Ishida DACS-GN platform...
Image credit: Magnum Scotch Malt Whisky Cream Liqueur

Scottish packaging ‘pioneer’ sweeps up with curling sponsorship deal

SCOTLAND'S curling stars have signed a new sponsorship deal with Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand Magnum, which is described as a 'pioneer' when it...

Luxury presentation pack tipped to make an impact

POLLARD Boxes has designed a luxury presentation pack for whisky Creag Isle, described as combining 'high-impact on-shelf presentation' with an 'effective opening experience’. The box’s...
Glass packaging

Glass packaging hit ‘disproportionately hard’ in early months of pEPR

INDUSTRY body British Glass and glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark are urging brands not to make 'hasty' material switches, after claiming that an 'unintended...