Keeping tabs on the latest fads
In a recent report, Mintel predicted modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will reshape the food industry. Phil Brown, MD of...
Leveraging technology to meet premiumisation demand
Josephine Coombe, MD of Nulogy in Europe, identifies how brands and co-packers have reacted to the challenges of the past year and are using...
Key trends to look out for in plastic pallet industry in 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...
The new premiumisation: learning from the luxury markets past and present
By Graeme Williams, creative director, Equator UK
WHAT is luxury in 2022?
Not too long ago, more was more. To be distinguished as a luxury experience,...
Food for thought for SMEs when funding automation projects
Peter Lange, business development manager robotics at OMRON, discusses the options available when it comes to financing your new cobot
SKILLS shortages, digitisation, sustainability, and...
The plastic packaging financial time-bomb
By Dom de Ville, senior consultant at Sancroft, an international sustainability consultancy, which works with companies to improve their environment, ethical and social impact
Plastic...
Why plastics are still a sweet solution
By Brian Lodge, design manager, Berry Global
PLASTICS have played an important role in the continuing development of food packaging, helping to deliver products safely,...
Pandemic accelerates automation plans in injection moulding
By Nigel Flowers, managing director Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK
The pandemic has amplified the focus on productivity and forced injection moulding decision makers to reconsider...
A smoother transition to automation success
David Jahn, sales director at Brillopak explains why automation should not be feared and that proper planning can prevent a myriad of issues, while...
Scots raise a glass to wine packaging trends
Wine continued to be the second biggest value drinks category in Scottish venues in 2021/2022. However, with the cost-of-living crisis and sustainability making their...
