Partnership helps Penn target beverage sector

A  supplier of packaging machinery systems has welcomed a new type of labelling machine into its inventory, which will allow the firm to make further...

NFU Scotland calls for clearer on-pack country-of-origin labelling

THE National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has called on retailers to commit to reforming labelling practices to ensure clearer on-pack country-of-origin labelling so consumers...
Eggs in carton

Prosecutions made after discovery of fake best before dates on eggs

A number of prosecutions have been made after an investigation by the Animal and Plant Health Agency found a number of individuals and companies...

Cracking the codes in flexible packaging

By Neil Cook (product marketing manager – TTO, Domino Printing Sciences) and David Croft (product marketing manager – DOD Ink Jet, Domino Printing Sciences) A...
Electrically conductive films from Schreiner Group

Stars of self-adhesive

THE label awards of FINAT, which represents the interests of the self-adhesive labelling industry worldwide, were won overall this year by Smyth/Dow Industries, USA...

Calorie labelling leads to ‘small but meaningful’ long-term effects for consumers

CALORIE labelling on food products leads people to choose options with slightly fewer calories which can lead to 'meaningful' long-term effects, a new study...

Ross earns top apprentice prize

ROSS Veitch from Irvine-based CV Labels recently scooped a top apprentice award at a prestigious ceremony in Glasgow. The Graphic Enterprise Scotland Apprentice Awards were...

UPM Raflatac cites progress towards more circular economy for plastics

UPM Raflatac has announced it has made further progress towards a more circular economy for plastics. The progress towards 2025 commitments is detailed in the...

Making the switch to greener alcohol packs

Stefano Pistoni, senior business development manager of wine, spirits & beverage at UPM Raflatac, discusses how the firm is working with alcoholic beverage companies...
Samples produced using Esko’s Full HD Flexo technology.

Flexible contender comes of age

Flexography has come a long way in recent years. Packaging Scotland spoke to Jef Stoffels of print expert Esko to get a sense of...