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Schoeller Allibert appoints dedicated area sales manager for Scotland

4 November 2021

Schoeller Allibert UK, a leading manufacturer and supplier of recyclable, reusable and returnable transit packaging, has appointed a new area sales manager for Scotland.

Unpacking sustainability

9 October 2020

Hugh Lightbody, chief officer of the Business Gateway National Unit, explains that help is available for businesses looking to invest in more sustainable packaging...

Irn-Bru maker outlines new sustainable packaging goals

6 April 2021

A.G. Barr, producer of Irn-Bru, Rubicon and Funkin drinks brands, has confirmed plans to be carbon net zero by 2040. The firm has also...

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7 May 2019

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UPM Raflatac reaches paper certification target six years ahead of time

10 January 2024

UPM Raflatac has announced that all papers sourced by the business are now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme. This means that one...

Plastic repurposing idea set for share of £12m funding

15 October 2020

AN academic developing a system that recycles plastic waste into repurposed products is amongst a host of Scottish researchers set to receive a share...

Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off

4 October 2021

THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups. The lid, made from...

Mondi and Robopac collaborate on paper stretch wrapping solution

12 September 2023

MONDI has teamed up with Robopac, a manufacturer of pallet wrapping machinery, to offer a 'seamless and more sustainable' paper wrapping solution for pallet...

New sausage packaging utilises recycled plastic

16 June 2020

A new product line by poultry sausage brand Gutfried is to be packaged in a material largely made from recycled plastic. The firm said that...

Berry launches stretch hood film with 30% recycled plastic content

10 February 2023

BERRY Global has announced that its flexible films division is launching a next generation version of its stretch hood film with a minimum 30%...

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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.