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Online retailers fall short in Macfarlane Packaging survey

20 June 2016

Almost one in three of parcels dispatched by UK internet retailers could be unfit for purpose according to a study carried out by packaging...

List of 70 most influential people in UK plastics industry unveiled

15 June 2016

A list of the 70 most influential people in the UK plastics industry was recently unveiled at the Plastics Design & Moulding Event at the...

Pollard Boxes acquires Clarke Rubicon

14 June 2016

Rigid box supplier Pollard Boxes has announced its acquisition of the trading name, business and assets of presentation packaging manufacturer Clarke Rubicon Ltd. Leicestershire-based Clarke...

Mosca hires new Ayrshire-based engineer

14 June 2016

Mosca Direct Limited, the UK subsidiary of strapping solutions firm Mosca GmbH, has appointed a new systems engineer to service its Scottish customers. Stuart Alexander,...

RPC makes £261m offer for BPI

10 June 2016

RPC Group is poised to buy Greenock-based British Polythene Industries (BPI) in a £261 million deal. The respective boards announced an agreement has been reached on...

Hats off to new canned beer range

7 June 2016

HOBSONS has launched the firm's first ever range of canned beers. The craft beer specialist teamed up with can maker, Rexam, to produce ‘The Hat Collection’. Hobsons...

BrewDog unveils “raw and edgy” Lone Wolf branding

2 June 2016

BREWDOG has unveiled the "simple and eye-catching" brand identity for its new Lone Wolf spirits arm. Designed by B&B Studio, the Lone Wolf logo features a...

Encirc seals exclusive AVL bottler deal

2 June 2016

ENCIRC has become the sole UK bottler for wine producer and distributor Australian Vintage Ltd (AVL). The Cheshire-based contract packer and container glass manufacturer announced it had secured a "multi-year...

New Tennent’s packs celebrate Scottish dads

25 May 2016

TENNENT'S Lager is launching a limited edition pack for Father's Day this year. The 12 x 300ml pack features a retro style design with the message...

Standardised tobacco packaging comes into effect

20 May 2016

NEW rules for standardised tobacco packaging have come into effect in the UK following the High Court’s dismissal of a legal challenge against the...

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.