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...
All hail the hidden heroes of plastics
Pete Beavis, senior sector specialist and materials scientist at R&D tax credit specialist ForrestBrown, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics, approach new...
Plastic Packaging Tax is coming: how ready are you?
The Plastic Packaging Tax is due to come into force in April 2022. Here, Jason Poxon, Antalis’ packaging technologist manager, explores what the new...
The truth about plastic and chemical recycling
THE Blue Planet II effect may well have become shorthand for growing public desire to tackle plastic pollution of the natural environment, but as one of the most versatile materials at our disposal continues to be demonised, there is a real risk of blinding ourselves to the opportunities that already exist which can help to solve the problem.
Targets for recycled content in food packaging need care
Setting minimum targets for recycled content in food packaging may sound like a good idea, but could lead to overall less efficient use of...
Sustainable collaboration in food and beverage manufacturing
By Rachael Satchwell, global food sector manager, Domino Printing Sciences
Working towards a circular economy is critical to global sustainability. This means embracing a food...
Let your packaging mark the season
By Adam Blaxhall, editorial manager at Ignition Search Ltd
CHRISTMAS lights are once again appearing on the high streets as international food markets arrive in...
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...
The innovation within: lessons from 180 years of papermaking
Gareth Fisher, sales director at James Cropper Paper & Packaging, discusses lessons learned from the firm’s 180 years of papermaking
THERE’S no substitute for experience.
It’s...
MAP, CAP or vac-pack?
Drying, chilling, freezing, sterilisation and pasteurisation describe just some methods of food preservation. However, all of these have major drawbacks — including the loss...
