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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...
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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...
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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...