A smoother transition to automation success

David Jahn, sales director at Brillopak explains why automation should not be feared and that proper planning can prevent a myriad of issues, while...
Selig’s R&D team has sought to ensure that the Lift ‘n’ Peel liner is PFAS NIA

Navigating the transition away from ‘forever chemicals’

Peter Tindale, European sales director at Selig Group, discusses the move away from packaging containing PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals, and what Scottish producers can do...

Industry collaboration is vital in development of PRN reforms

The Government has published its response to the PRN consultation, giving an indication of how the system will change when EPR starts in 2024....

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...

The packaging trends shaping the future of pharma

By Erwin Klünder, head of sales  - healthcare & flexibles at Graphic Packaging MANY surveys have shown that consumers want to make more sustainable purchasing...

Five ways that product inspection technologies help co-packers prepare for QA audits

Audits are a reality of business for contract packers in the food supply chain, testing their ability to adapt to the requirements of different...

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...
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Identifying opportunities to help decarbonise the packaging industry

Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, examines the complexities of decarbonising the diverse packaging sector   Optimising operational energy efficiency remains high on the...

The changing definition of good packaging design

Parisa Maleki, community & content manager at Easyfairs, discusses how packaging design needs to adapt to its new responsibilities, what this means for the...

Plastic pallets could ease supply chain ‘woes’ this Christmas

PLASTIC pallets could help tackle supply chain challenges this Christmas. That's the view of Goplasticpallets.com (GPP), in light of concerns over price rises and...