Slashing food waste with induction heat seals
Food waste has been in the headlines for a long time and in this season of supply chain challenges, making the most of such...
PPWR marks a new chapter for circular packaging in Europe
As the first measures of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) take effect from August 12, Horst Bittermann, director general of Pro...
AI-ready in the print industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the printing industry, offering a wide range of tools that boost productivity, unlock smarter customer insights, and enhance creativity...
Consumers demand action on Earth Day
By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton
EARTH Day 2025 serves as a global reminder of the urgent need to protect our planet....
How smart design overcomes checkweighing challenges in plastic cup applications
By Jörn Migge, head of product & market management, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection
The integrity of dairy products, especially those packaged in plastic cups such as...
The future of packaging is not more packaging
By Matt Boyle, sales director, food & retail, Europe, Metsä Board
IF there is one thing I hear repeatedly in conversations with food and retail...
Sixth sense: a time to act
The recent update to the BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials has put the safety and quality of packaging materials - and...
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,...
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...
Food waste issues – can packaging play a part?
By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager, Parkside
FOOD waste is attracting significant attention around the globe and with good reason. Food waste is...
