The future of manufacturing: five key trends to watch out for in 2024
Technological advancements, climate change, and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades. Here, Carl Haycock, UK operations director, Domino Printing Sciences,...
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...
Delivering value in a changing world
Rodney Steel, CEO of the BCMPA, discusses the latest outsourcing trends
TODAY, the one thing we can be certain of is change. From the unknowns of...
The strategic advantage of treating calibration as a service
By Joern Migge, head of market management and service, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection
PRECISION in manufacturing is often measured in grams, not guesses. Small inconsistencies in...
Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation
With margins under pressure and labour in short supply, forward-thinking logistics service providers are taking a new, radical approach to winning business using flexible...
Compostability and barrier performance: a match made in packaging heaven
By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager at Parkside
A significant shift in consumer environmental awareness is driving continuous innovation in the high barrier...
Navigating the information age: combating misinformation and prioritising transparency
Lifestyle Packaging’s Steve Brownett-Gale discusses combating packaging industry misinformation and prioritising consumer transparency
ADVANCEMENTS in technology have made information so readily available it has become...
Three safety insights every brand owner should know when choosing a packaging material
By Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, product safety manager, Metsä Board
PACKAGING is more than a protective layer. It is a critical part of product safety and brand...
Small changes can make a big impact when it comes to sustainability
Shelley Pierre, commercial director of IPP, argues the case for positive chaos in the battle against climate change
A hummingbird flapping its wings in one...
Tackling food waste woes on the factory floor
By Charlie Graham, European sales manager, Sparc Systems
AN estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – causing immense financial, ethical...



















