Outsourcing resilience
Rodney Steel, chief executive of the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reviews how the outsourcing sector has been key...
EPR delay makes this a dangerous time for recycling
David Wilson is director of compliance at Vanden Recycling, experts in plastics recycling. He shares his thoughts on the EPR delay and the impact...
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...
How material selection can help fulfil your responsibilities
There are some obvious ways in which materials selection helps companies to reduce their environmental impact and therefore their pEPR obligations. However, there are...
Time to take a leaf out of nature’s book
By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton
AGAINST the backdrop of COP26 earlier this month, the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) has never been...
A circular approach to filmic packaging
Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec
Compostability and barrier performance: a match made in packaging heaven
By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager at Parkside
A significant shift in consumer environmental awareness is driving continuous innovation in the high barrier...
Recycling for a stronger circular economy
Marking Global Recycling Day 2025, Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, celebrates increased recycling rates and consumer trust of fibre-based packaging
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Be careful not to swap one problem for another
Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...
How coding technology in packaging is enhancing patient safety
By Phillip Allen, technical account manager, MM Packaging Pharma & HC BU
IN today’s fast-paced global pharmaceutical sector, ensuring patient safety and the authenticity of...
