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...
Leveraging technology to meet premiumisation demand
Josephine Coombe, MD of Nulogy in Europe, identifies how brands and co-packers have reacted to the challenges of the past year and are using...
Will new code encourage greener packs and clearer environmental claims?
Josh Wood, marketing manager at Cromwell Polythene, discusses the impact of the new Green Claims Code, which outlines compliance guidance for the environmental credentials...
How smart design overcomes checkweighing challenges in plastic cup applications
By Jörn Migge, head of product & market management, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection
The integrity of dairy products, especially those packaged in plastic cups such as...
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...
Key trends to look out for in plastic pallet industry in 2022
Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, gives his take on what the year ahead might hold for the plastic pallet industry
Sustainability
I think that 2022 will...
DRS brings opportunities and challenges
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), expected to come into...
How digital link barcodes can enhance supply chain management and help address bottlenecks
Stephen Gryczka, director strategy and corporate development at Markem-Imaje, explains how digital link barcodes can enhance supply chain management and help to overcome packaging...
How packaging frustration is forcing some to seek inspiration
By Sarah Rutland, market development manager at Filtrona Tapes
Are you finding yourself exasperated with battling packaging that you just cannot open?
Well, you are not...
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...
