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Why sustainable packaging is really a production issue
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (630+ words) Lachlan Buirds, MD at Edale, explores the hidden production impact of sustainable packaging WHEN it comes to sustainability in packaging, it is increasingly decided long before a pack reaches the shelf. Brand targets and on-pack claims only capture part of…...
Highland chocolate brand has a taste for new packaging
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (454+ words) AN award-winning Highland chocolate company has praised two Scottish packaging firms for their part in its rise from being launched from a school computer to a £1 million turnover business with its own dedicated visitor centre. Finlay would later meet ESC…...
Demand soars for reusable plastic pallets
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (570+ words) AN increasing number of logistics and supply chain professionals are switching from wooden to plastic pallets, according to Dan Starnes, sales director at goplasticpallets.com. Dan told Packaging Scotland that the benefits of plastic pallets include strength, reliability and consistency…...
Shellfish specialist eyes new packaging solutions
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (522+ words) A Highland company undergoing a £900,000 rebuild of its Alness base is hoping to make fresh Scottish shellfish more accessible to families thanks to enhanced packaging capabilities. Scot Live Shellfish is constructing a ‘state-of-the-art’ building at its existing site, with the…...
Engineered for you: from concept to design
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (229+ words) Peter Walker, Country Manager UK & Ireland at Minebea Intec, tells Packaging Scotland about the company’s plans for PPMA 2026 and why bespoke machinery solutions are a growing trend Q) What do you have planned for PPMA this year? We’ve spent the…...
Compact solution aids flexibility and reliability in milk processing
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (436+ words) MITTELLAND Molkerei in Suhr, Switzerland, produces a wide range of dairy products – from milk and cream to dairy-based drinks, milk alternatives and butter. To meet steadily increasing demand while ensuring the highest hygiene standards, the existing infrastructure has been expanded…...
‘Scale materials to close the green premium gap’
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (454+ words) PACKAGING manufacturers are being urged to invest in scaling innovative materials to cut the costs of sustainable packaging, after a survey found that almost half of UK consumers would be unwilling to pay extra for more eco-friendly solutions. Joe Sizeland,…...
Collaboration enables smart QR code printing on production lines
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (332+ words) CONNECTED packaging innovator Polytag has announced it can now offer integration with solutions from industrial coding and marking specialist Videojet Technologies, to enable brands to print smart QR codes directly onto packaging during production. These combined solutions allow firms to…...
KHS Group retains top sustainability rating
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (182+ words) FILLING and packaging equipment manufacturer KHS Group has achieved the highest EcoVadis award of platinum for the second year in a row. The rating recognises the sustainability progress and achievements of the business. Scoring 89 out of 100 points, KHS has improved…...
Konica Minolta and Color-Logic expand partnership
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (191+ words) KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has expanded its partnership with Color-Logic to bring new metallic and decorative effects to the label market. The move will enable label converters and commercial printers to differentiate their offerings using the company’s AccurioLabel 400 press…...