The importance of responsible claims on sustainability
By Jane Bevis, executive chair, OPRL LTD
AS we look forward to the delayed COP26 in Glasgow this November, and backwards to the cause of...
Five ways to boost e-commerce packaging performance
By Jo Bradley, business development manager for packaging solutions at Quadient
THE Centre for Retail Research expects e-commerce sales in Western Europe (UK, Germany, France,...
From beaker to reel: how papercraft presses meaning into every sheet
By Genevieve Dowson, senior technical specialist at James Cropper
PAPER is central to many of our most treasured memories.
Think of the vivid colours of the...
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...
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...
X-ray inspection in high-speed canning applications: enhancing safety, quality and compliance
By Mike Pipe, head of global sales and product management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray
WITH thousands of cans rushing through production lines every hour, even the...
Achieving stand-out in a crowded spirits market
Andy Christie, sales director at packaging print specialist, Herbert Walkers, discusses trends in the luxury drinks market and the considerations for creating packaging that...
Three ways smarter reporting transforms manufacturing waste management
By Tom Wright, manufacturing waste expert at sustainable waste management company BiffaÂ
In manufacturing, efficiency is everything – and that extends beyond production lines. As...
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...
Make it, don’t fake it
Jodie Curry, commercial manager, Fortress Technology Europe, explores the steps that food processors can take to help prevent the circulation of unsafe food during...
