Walking wisely into a new era of packaging compliance
By Andrew McCaffery, chief strategy officer at Ecoveritas
There’s a proverb that states: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to...
The necessary shift within sustainable packaging
Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...
Increasing participation through effective labels
Mandatory recycling labelling is on hold, but there is no time for complacency. Jude Allan, interim managing director at OPRL, explains what steps brands...
Custom packs can help small firms stand out
Steve Brownett-Gale of Lifestyle Packaging explains the role custom packaging can play in maximising impact for independent businesses
IN today’s marketplace, where 42% of consumers...
Why routine testing of metal detectors is essential for food safety
By Rob Stevens, market manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection
METAL detection is a crucial technology for food safety, helping manufacturers maintain high quality standards while...
Utilising digital print to drive packaging innovation
By Lorenzo Angelucci, CEO, Transcend Packaging
If these unchartered times have taught businesses anything, it is the importance of being able to adapt, respond and...
Pizza packaging you knead to know about
By Daniel Schwitzer, director of communications & sustainability at amipak
As one of the most popular and recognisable dishes worldwide, most of us can name...
Christmas: the time of gift giving
By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton
FOR many, the act of gift-giving is a central part of their Christmas celebrations. According to Christian tradition,...
The evolution of product coding for brand protection
By Steve Tallant, director, market development, at Markem-Imaje
THE barcode – a ubiquitous mark on almost all products, in every region of the world. Since...
Unlocking the next era of cold chain pack solutions
Cat Mitton, customer service manager of Hydropac, a provider of temperature-controlled shipping solutions for the food, retail, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, outlines how ongoing cold...



















