Return of the pack: the end of single-trip packaging
By Ian Beresford, head of marketing & development at Essentra Tapes
Is there more to packaging than the sum of its parts? Is packaging nothing...
The new packaging trend meat processors are in touch with
Global supply chain disruption has led to meat processors increasingly embracing a ‘touchless’ trend of packaging automation. Stephanie Poole, senior business development & retail...
Importing goods after Brexit – what have we learnt and what’s to come in...
By Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com
AT the start of 2021, the political landscape across Europe changed. It was the start of a new era...
Empowering the workforce of the future with employee-centric approach to robotics and automation
In manufacturing, as in other industries, advances in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) have brought with them concerns over worker displacement, job loss,...
A logical time for firms to consider labelling software
By Holly Taylor, PR and marketing manager at Planglow.com
THE most pressing upcoming legislative change in food packaging labelling in the UK is Natasha’s Law....
Dispelling the myths of digital corrugated printing
In recent years, the corrugated industry has experienced a surge in demand for short and medium runs of high impact packaging, driven by growth...
Pizza packaging you knead to know about
By Daniel Schwitzer, director of communications & sustainability at amipak
As one of the most popular and recognisable dishes worldwide, most of us can name...
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...
Greener packaging machinery for improved sustainability
THE new pEPR regulations are shining a light on the environmental footprint of manufacturers’ packaging practices. The focus of the regulations is on materials...
Cold chain decisions in 2025: trends and predictions for food and drink manufacturers
By Colin Rowland, MD of Hydropac, a leader in cold chain packaging solutions committed to sustainability and innovation
As we move into 2025, the food...



















