Stirling business designs whisky packaging to highlight sustainability and raise funds for charity
STIRLING-based Blue Box Design has produced premium whisky packaging to both highlight sustainability and raise funds for the chosen charities of record-breaking Atlantic rowers, the...
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...
Whisky presentation box gets the royal treatment
POLLARD Boxes has produced a new presentation box to highlight the significance of the latest addition to the ‘King of Whisky’ Royal Salute’s permanent...
Full conference agenda confirmed for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 have unveiled the full conference programme for the event, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC from February 11-12.
Across four...
Cartonboard packaging innovation on display at Museum of Brands
AWARD-winning designs from Pro Carton’s 2024 European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) are now on display at the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill, London.
The...
Automate UK appoints new chief executive officer
AUTOMATE UK has announced the appointment of Dan Thombs as its news chief executive officer, succeeding Peter Williamson who has taken on the role...
UK-wide reforms hoped to stamp out excessive packaging
THE Scottish Government has said that producers will pay for the environmental costs of packaging under new UK-wide plans.
It comes following major reforms being...
New research reveals refill packaging now ‘well established’ across personal care products
AMCOR has marked World Refill Day by undertaking consumer research into attitudes towards refill packaging in the personal care sector across Europe.
Drawing on insights...
Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ performance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group expects to exceed previous expectations for the full year, with sales revenue having grown by 25% in the year...
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...
