GS1-128 barcodes: a secret weapon in challenging times

Optimising GS1-128 barcodes in partnership with a trusted technology provider gives manufacturers visibility of the entire supply chain for more efficient inventory management, rapid...
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From complex to kerbside – pushing packaging circularity forwards

Thomas Stevenson, UK & Ireland business development manager at Korozo Group, says the packaging sustainability ‘revolution’ remains far from over AS the global packaging industry...

The plastic packaging financial time-bomb

By Dom de Ville, senior consultant at Sancroft, an international sustainability consultancy, which works with companies to improve their environment, ethical and social impact Plastic...

Automation adapts to sustainable packaging

By Patricia Torres, industry marketing manager food and commodities, OMRON Europe Have you ever ordered a small item online, and then felt incensed when it...

The future of manufacturing: five key trends to watch out for in 2024

Technological advancements, climate change, and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades. Here, Carl Haycock, UK operations director, Domino Printing Sciences,...
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A layered approach to box design

Creating the perfect drinks presentation box requires a multi-faceted approach, explains Mark Pollard, managing director of Pollard Boxes IN the premium drinks sector, brand image...

Do EU draft regulations fall short of uniform policymaking regarding e-commerce?

By Elena Rotzokou, global EPR researcher at Ecoveritas Anticipation, excitement, and even confusion came upon the packaging world when the most recent draft proposal on...

Boom time for pet food packaging innovation

A rise in pet ownership has pet food brands wagging their tails. Here, Howard Wright, executive creative & strategy director, UK, IE & Australia,...

Why values are important to Scottish packaging companies

By Louise Findlay-Wilson, MD of Energy PR When I first worked with packaging companies some 30 years ago, I was struck by the huge focus...

Food waste: being part of the solution

The Scottish Government’s target is to reduce all food waste by 33% by 2025. With data showing at present an estimated 987,890 tonnes of...