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...
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,...
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...
