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Businesses urged to get ready now for new tax

21 October 2021

AHEAD of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in April 2022, Southgate Packaging is urging businesses to take the necessary steps to prepare...

UK universities convert plastic waste into clean fuel

15 October 2020

A trio of UK universities have collaborated with academic institutes in China and Saudi Arabia to develop a method of converting plastic waste into...

Edinburgh University transforms plastic into vanilla flavouring

11 June 2021

PLASTIC waste can be transformed into vanilla flavouring through the use of bacteria, researchers have discovered. The discovery comes following a study by the University...

Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns

26 October 2021

WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging. Just over 70% of respondents said...

BPF unveils new net zero resource to help companies meet carbon targets

19 November 2021

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to help firms reduce their carbon footprint by launching a new net zero briefing, outlining what steps...

Key trends to look out for in plastic pallet industry in 2022

3 February 2022

Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, gives his take on what the year ahead might hold for the plastic pallet industry Sustainability I think that 2022 will...

New website promotes job opportunities in the plastics sector

11 August 2021

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has unveiled a new website designed to promote job opportunities in the plastics industry. PolymerJobs.co.uk lists available jobs including toolmakers,...

Highland Spring to trial ‘100% recycled plastic eco bottle’

13 June 2018

BOTTLED water brand Highland Spring has announced it is to trial a new 100% recycled plastic eco bottle in a bid to “help keep...

Plastics Industry Award winners revealed

30 September 2019

THE winners of the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards have been announced. Actor Shaun Williamson revealed the 16 winners at a ceremony in London, with Rosti Automotive...

Esther Bussell, new Key Account Sales Manager

Plastic pallet specialist adds to senior team

9 October 2019

Goplasticpallets.com has appointed Esther Bussell to the role of key account sales manager. Esther, who has worked in the pallet industry for over 13 years, will work...

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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.