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,...
Study takes a fresh look at tomato punnet trays
Jackie D’Ambrosio, senior manager, business development at Graphic Packaging, explores the benefits of cartonboard in keeping tomatoes fresh
CONSUMER preference for more environmentally responsible packaging,...
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,...
New UK/EU deal: passing on the BTOM?
Andy Maddock, IPP’s regional managing director, considers whether the new UK/EU deal signals the end of delays over border food classification.
There is a lot...
Consumers call for circular solutions this EU Green Week
By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton
EU Green Week 2025 arrives at a crucial time for Europe's environmental and economic future. With...
Let your packaging mark the season
By Adam Blaxhall, editorial manager at Ignition Search Ltd
CHRISTMAS lights are once again appearing on the high streets as international food markets arrive in...
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...
Induction heat sealing of glass jars containing high-fat foodstuffs
Products with high oil/fat content pose special problems when tamper evident seals are applied to their containers – no more so than when these...
The necessary shift within sustainable packaging
Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...
Tackling food waste woes on the factory floor
By Charlie Graham, European sales manager, Sparc Systems
AN estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – causing immense financial, ethical...
