A circular approach to filmic packaging
Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec
All hail the hidden heroes of plastics
Pete Beavis, senior sector specialist and materials scientist at R&D tax credit specialist ForrestBrown, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics, approach new...
Labour crisis: cobots can lend a helping hand
By Stuart Coulton, UK market development manager, Omron Industrial Automation
LABOUR shortages have reached chronic levels in the food and drink industry. Can manufacturers automate...
Taking your carton packaging from tired to inspired
By Stephen Shortland, managing director at New Vision Packaging Limited
Chances are, when you read the word 'cartonboard', your first thoughts conjure up images of...
Foodex 2023 will prove industry’s resilience
Andrew Reed, MD – wine & exhibitions, William Reed, explains what visitors can expect from Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 2023 at the NEC Birmingham
AFTER a...
Creating a ‘green by default’ agenda for packaging
Naomi Stewart from Packaging Innovations & Empack organiser Easyfairs, explains why the promise of a ‘sustainable future’ creates many questions that can only be...
Cold chain decisions in 2025: trends and predictions for food and drink manufacturers
By Colin Rowland, MD of Hydropac, a leader in cold chain packaging solutions committed to sustainability and innovation
As we move into 2025, the food...
Brands must act now to improve sustainability of packaging
By Teresa Del Re, NE head of marketing and innovation at DS Smith
THE environmental impact of our industry has been thrust into the media...
The importance of responsible claims on sustainability
By Jane Bevis, executive chair, OPRL LTD
AS we look forward to the delayed COP26 in Glasgow this November, and backwards to the cause of...
Green goals, automation and digital technologies: what’s in store for 2022?
After the challenges of 2021, industry specialists tell Packaging Scotland about their hopes and expectations for the year ahead
FROM Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic...



















