Why change doesn’t have to be the weakest link in the supply chain
Andy Maddock, IPP UK&I regional MD, explains why ‘going with the flow’ helps business to harness and predict an unpredictable world
GEOPOLITICAL tensions are a...
It’s time to trust the (blending) process
James Cropper’s Joanne Storey, R&D programme leader, explains why reclaimed fibre no longer compromises quality of luxury paper packaging
WHILE there is no denying the...
Time to work Smart
Timo Schaffrath of CSB-System outlines the six main technologies that can help businesses take advantage of today’s Smart Factory
Checkweighers of the past, present and future
Fortress Technology explores why we have always needed weighing technology throughout food production history. From manual weight checks using balance scales to advanced automated...
The glass is definitely half full
The global glass bottles and containers market is on the rise, thanks to demand from beer drinkers and premium food producers. Scotland’s first deposit...
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...
Packaging and digital need to work together to maximise brand awareness
By Scott Baxter, First Internet
THE last few years have seen the retail industry change completely, with an increase in e-commerce being accelerated by the...
How to reduce plastic packaging wall thickness by 25% using injection compression moulding
By Kevin Heap, UK packaging expert at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
What is injection compression moulding?
The method of pressing material in a mould is quite a...
Takeaway packs that do more than curry favour
By Daniel Schwitzer, director of communications & sustainability, amipak
WE’VE all ordered our favourite cuisine from a local restaurant but found it cold when it...
The packaging challenges posed by an ageing population
Industry faces the challenge of creating packaging that is secure and tamper-proof, but also easy to open for elderly consumers and those who lack...
