Bringing clarity to industry buzzwords

By Peter Spring, product manager ProdX, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword, however it is often misunderstood and misrepresented in its...
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The power of partnership: why trust is the new currency in luxury packaging

Paul Hamilton, head of sales & marketing at Hunter Luxury, explains why trust is the new currency in luxury packaging LUXURY packaging isn’t just about...

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...

Why glass is still a clear winner

By Charlotte Taylor, marketing manager at glass manufacturer Beatson Clark DESPITE competition from other materials, glass continues to hold its own as the premium packaging...

Plastic packaging tax — will we be ready?

To accelerate the recycling of plastic, the UK Government has issued a policy paper on the introduction of the plastic packaging tax, which is...
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Cold chain decisions in 2025: trends and predictions for food and drink manufacturers

By Colin Rowland, MD of Hydropac, a leader in cold chain packaging solutions committed to sustainability and innovation As we move into 2025, the food...

Labour crises aren’t just for Christmas

By Jo Bradley, business development manager, Sparck Technologies (formerly Packaging by Quadient) IF the Prime Minister is right in his aspiration for a high...
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Mapping the geography of colour

By Alison Rodwell, technical specialist – paper & packaging at James Cropper FROM the White Cliffs of Dover on the south coast to the weathered...

Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation

With margins under pressure and labour in short supply, forward-thinking logistics service providers are taking a new, radical approach to winning business using flexible...

Food label verification: a future shaped by data

By Dr Russell Sion, director, JentonDimaco IN any business world, data is reshaping the landscape. Food processing is no exception. If we consider the next...