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...

Highland Spring launches its most sustainable eco pack to date

HIGHLAND Spring Group has launched what has been described as its most sustainable eco pack to date. Using Coveris' Duralite R film, which is a...

Scottish packaging specialist confirms four-day working week for staff

THE UPAC Group is set to formalise a four-day working week for employees after 'extensive' research found no evidence of any drop in productivity. The...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed again

THE introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been delayed for a second time. The scheme was due to come into operation...

Packaging business celebrates vegan-certified status

SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has become the first packaging company to become vegan-certified. The business said obtaining the Vegan Society trademark also marks the...

Fibre-based alternative to plastic shrink wraps launched for multipack drinks

DS Smith has teamed up with packaging machinery and systems provider Krones to create ECO Carrier, a fibre-based alternative to shrink wrap for PET...

Vegware’s new MD eyes big year in food retail

THE new MD of Vegware has told Packaging Scotland that the business is confident of boosting its presence even further in the food retail...

INEOS launches ‘world first’ recycled plastic innovation

INEOS has announced a 'world first' after producing an 'ultra-thin' rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled...

BellaGiada creates whiskey packaging that’s fit for a King

PACKAGING supplier BellaGiada has collaborated with Dublin Liberties Distillery to create a new design for the company's 27-year-old limited edition single malt whiskey, 'King...

Compostable trays set ‘benchmark’ for sustainability

COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist TIPA has launched a new recyclable tray crafted from waste product of rice. The trays can be disposed of in compost bins...