The glass is definitely half full
The global glass bottles and containers market is on the rise, thanks to demand from beer drinkers and premium food producers. Scotland’s first deposit...
Plastic packaging tax — will we be ready?
To accelerate the recycling of plastic, the UK Government has issued a policy paper on the introduction of the plastic packaging tax, which is...
Reducing waste with smart checkweighing solutions
By Frank Borrmann, market manager for the strategic business unit checkweighing & vision, Mettler-Toledo Garvens GmbH
IN the food manufacturing industry, waste reduction is vital...
Why process optimisation matters as much as materials for sustainable packaging
ACCORDING to Water UK, a dripping tap wastes 5,500 litres of water every year. That same process of quiet, cumulative waste can impact the...
Every parcel should be your brand ambassador
By Jo Bradley, business development manager for packaging solutions at Quadient
REMEMBER when receiving a parcel was an event? For your birthday, perhaps, or...
Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production
Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...
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...
Thin walling delivers the whole package
Thin walling has long been a practice in primary food and medical packaging to save material, showcase brand quality and maintain manufacturing standards. Nigel...
Time to get into peak condition
Peak season will soon be upon us, but how will e-commerce businesses cope when labour is hard to find? Now is the time to...
Five cobot hygiene considerations for food producers
By Paul Richards, partner sales manager, FANUC UK
THERE are multiple drivers for automating food production lines. Whether helping to plug labour shortages, taking over...
