Partnership helps Penn target beverage sector
AÂ Â 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...
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...
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...
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...
