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...

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...
Winfried Muehling

Navigating the world of sustainable packaging

By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications, Pro Carton THE UK witnesses an impressive 70% collection and recycling rate for paper and cartonboard materials...

Unpacking sustainability

Hugh Lightbody, chief officer of the Business Gateway National Unit, explains that help is available for businesses looking to invest in more sustainable packaging...

Making the packaging world go round

By Christopher Morgan, global sales director, Filtrona Tapes IN an era of environmentally-aware consumers, the demands on packaging manufacturers have never been greater. In a recent...

Plastic pallets could ease supply chain ‘woes’ this Christmas

PLASTIC pallets could help tackle supply chain challenges this Christmas. That's the view of Goplasticpallets.com (GPP), in light of concerns over price rises and...

Five signs you should be benefiting from automated packaging

Operators are not always aware when it’s the best time to automate their packing lines. Busy workloads, unpredictable spikes in demand, and seemingly routine...

Intelligent energy management: your key towards sustainable manufacturing

By Sam Tilley, regional general manager (UK, Ireland & Nordics), OMRON Whether working in automotive or logistics, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or food and drink,...
Krzysztof Krajewski

Global Recycling Day is moment to reflect on how far the conversation has come

By Krzysztof Krajewski, chief sustainability & innovation officer at RDM Group THE 2026 Global Recycling Day theme – Don't Think Waste, Think Opportunity – is...

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...