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...
The role of adhesives in advancing sustainable packaging design
Alex Zulewski, commercial manager at Power Adhesives, discusses the role of adhesives in advancing sustainable packaging design
WHEN we think about sustainable packaging, our attention...
Building FX resilience in the packaging sector
Eliot Bassett, MD at Lumon Pay, explains how ongoing global conflicts are reshaping the operational landscape for the UK packaging sector
CURRENCY volatility is one...
Food fraud: taking action to preserve public trust
By Mike Seed, IRMS sales and product manager, Elementar UK
THE Covid-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for the food industry. From reduced consumer demand...
Solving frozen food inspection challenges with x-ray technology
By Adam Green, market manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray
FROZEN food production lines move fast, with ready meals, bags of vegetables or rows of patties passing...
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...
Keeping tabs on the latest fads
In a recent report, Mintel predicted modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will reshape the food industry. Phil Brown, MD of...
Connected packaging: building a more inclusive future
By Jenny Stanley, MD at Appetite Creative
I've seen countless trends come and go, but a recent discussion on inclusive design and connected packaging solutions...
Reusable packaging enables circularity in coffee supply chains
Tosca explains its role in the Podback recycling initiative, and why reusable packaging is key to the success of circular economy schemes
WHEN it comes...
Busting the automation myths: seven reasons to embrace robotics
By Carl Patrick, robot sales manager – machine tool automation, FANUC UK
The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and eighth largest...
