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...
Winfried Muehling

This Easter, it’s time for new beginnings

Winfried Mühling, general manager, Pro Carton, explains why Easter Egg consumers face a tough choice this year EASTER is a time for new beginnings; a...
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Prepare now for supply chain transformation

By Diane Carroll, La Palette Rouge's (LPR) commercial director for the UK and Ireland Over the next decade, the supply chain is set to undergo a radical transformation,...

World Braille Day: the importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging

By Steve Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin Nearly 70% of the United Kingdom has received prescriptions for one or more medications, and according to the WHO,...

Convenience is king in our effortless economy

By Christopher Morgan, global sales director at Filtrona Tapes Seamless, frictionless customer journeys are not a fad that's here today and gone tomorrow; they're more...
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Back to basics: a simple guide to metal detection in food production

By Kati Hope, global key account manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection METAL detection is a critical technology in food production, designed to identify and remove unwanted...

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...

The road ahead for packaging

By Sujan Shah, CEO, Rocaba Packaging Ltd The packaging industry has made seismic shifts over the last two years. E-commerce played a role in this. Most...

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...
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Glass-sealing adds spice to packaging

Demand for herbs and spices in glass packaging may be good for the planet, but it leads to challenges - particularly when it comes...