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‘Unique’ expedition to assess impact of plastic waste on uninhabited island

23 April 2019

PACKAGING compliance scheme Valpak is to participate in an expedition to clean up 10 tonnes of plastic on an uninhabited Pacific island 'littered' with...

Work begins on ‘revolutionary’ plastics recycling plant

25 March 2021

MURA Technology has announced construction is underway on the world’s first commercial-scale plant to use its 'hydrothermal' process to recycle all forms of plastic...

Waitrose turns treat tub range sustainable

20 September 2019

WAITROSE has launched new sustainable packaging for its ‘treat tubs’ range

Capri-Sun unveils refreshed pack design with new squash offering

2 February 2023

THE success of the new Capri-Sun Multivitamin Squash range is set to be built on with the launch of a new double strength variant...

New £1m fund looks to remove barriers facing reusable packaging

11 May 2022

A £1 million fund has been launched by Hubbub and Starbucks in a bid to remove barriers to reusable packaging in the food and...

Plastics sector warns against ‘self-sabotage’ no-deal Brexit

18 July 2019

NEW research from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed that two thirds of plastic companies are concerned by the prospect of a no-deal Brexit

Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax

4 February 2022

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax. It comes following a survey amongst...

Waitrose and Müller to ditch coloured milk caps in new trial

7 March 2022

MÜLLER has partnered with Waitrose as part of a trial to scrap the blue, green and red caps used to signify the fat contents...

Tin can alternative scores on shelf life and sustainability

25 July 2013

RPC Containers Corby has launched “a modern plastic alternative” to the traditional tin can. The new 380ml Apollo container combines extended ambient shelf life...

Stage is set for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

3 May 2023

FINAL preparations are underway for The Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, taking place at the RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11. Organisers are anticipating...

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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.