Donald McLaren

McLaren Packaging Group announces restructuring and new brands

PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging Group has undergone a restructure to consolidate and simplify how its family of businesses is presented to the market. The restructure...

Heriot-Watt researchers launch study to tackle environmental impact of single-use diagnostic tests

RESEARCHERS at Heriot-Watt University have been awarded a prestigious APEX Award to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at tackling the environmental impact of single-use diagnostic...

Limited-edition beer’s packaging pays tribute to Borders Railway

A commemorative beer has been unveiled to celebrate the Borders Railway's tenth anniversary. Galashiels-based Tempest Brewery is behind the release of the limited-edition Fast Track...
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Coca-Cola launches Fantasy Premier League on-pack challenge

COCA-Cola has launched a Fantasy Premier League Challenge on-pack promotion to celebrate the return of the English Premier League. Running from September 1 until November...

Food and Beverage Carton Alliance announces new member

THE Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has announced that aseptic packaging specialist Lamipak has officially joined as a full member, following unanimous approval...
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Cartonboard solution pays off for canned beverage specialist

MM Packaging has revealed details of its work to produce fully enclosed cases for Kingsland Drinks' multipack ranges of canned wines and ready-to-drink cocktails. The...
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PPMA Total Show 2025’s Innovations Eleven line-up announced

THE stars of the PPMA Total Show 2025's Innovations Eleven live demonstration theatre have been announced. Billed as being set to be 'one of the...
Suntop and Appetite Creative connected packaging experience

Fruit juice brand celebrates back to school campaign with connected pack experience

CORO’S fruit juice brand Suntop has teamed up with connected packaging specialist Appetite Creative to launch a new packaging experience for its 'Mega Back to...
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Mettler-Toledo outlines progress in sustainability journey

INSPECTION solutions specialist Mettler-Toledo has highlighted the firm's progress towards sustainability goals after publishing its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. Covering the 2024 reporting year, the...
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New College Lanarkshire to trial reverse vending machines ahead of DRS launch

STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire are to trial reverse vending machines ahead of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS). The trial - at the Motherwell,...