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...
APEAL rebrands as Steel for Packaging Europe
STEEL for Packaging Europe has been announced as the new name for APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), complete with...
BCMPA conference to explore key issues impacting outsourcing sector
THE BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has announced plans to host its first full conference since 2018.
The event,...
Papermaker wins international award for Bruichladdich sustainable outer wrap
PAPERMAKERÂ James Cropper has won an international award for its work with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand, Bruichladdich.
The ‘Packaging Design’ accolade was presented at...
Liqueur brand launches global production facility in Kirkcaldy
MAGNUM Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur has announced the launch of what it describes as the only global production and bottling centre of its...
Edinburgh spirits sector specialist celebrates FSSC accreditation
EDINBURGH-based bottling, packaging and labelling specialist Young Spirits has been accredited by one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious quality assurance schemes:...
DS Smith marks key sustainability milestone
DS Smith has announced it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months ahead of its 2025 target.
As of May 2024,...
Mackie’s of Scotland unveils new ‘cutting-edge’ ice packaging machine
MACKIE'S of Scotland has unveiled a new packaging machine capable of filling 30 bags of ice per minute, in what the firm said represents...
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...
Diageo confirms paper-based bottle trial for Baileys
DIAGEO has revealed plans to trial paper-based packaging for Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur.
In partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle...
