10 steps to changing supplier in an ever-changing world
Rising supply chain costs in FMCG, driven by Brexit and Covid-19, have led many businesses to scour their pre- and post-production supply chains to identify where savings can be made.
Sustainable challenges for closures
Darren Dodd, service and marketing director at Selig, discusses how the environmental agenda is bringing into question how beverage companies use packaging seals in...
Labour crises aren’t just for Christmas
By Jo Bradley, business development manager, Sparck Technologies (formerly Packaging by Quadient)
IF the Prime Minister is right in his aspiration for a high...
AI and the future of packaging
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the disruptive themes set to influence the future of the packaging industry. With a revolution almost certainly at...
Christmas: the time of gift giving
By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton
FOR many, the act of gift-giving is a central part of their Christmas celebrations. According to Christian tradition,...
Hidden ways to reduce your liability for the Plastics Tax
Bernard Sellars, MD of Lindum Packaging, explains the efficiencies that can reduce your liability by cutting ‘hidden plastic’
WITH so many consumers believing plastic is...
Intelligent energy management: your key towards sustainable manufacturing
By Sam Tilley, regional general manager (UK, Ireland & Nordics), OMRON
Whether working in automotive or logistics, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or food and drink,...
Flexibility key to current tray sealing challenges
Tony Burgess, Proseal’s head of sales and control systems, outlines some of the main food industry issues from the perspective of tray sealer manufacturing
FLEXIBILITY...
How robots are set to shape the future of food manufacturing
By Paul Carter, sales manager system automation – robotics, FANUC UK
FOR decades, robots have been helping to increase production efficiency, improve quality and consistency,...
Custom packs can help small firms stand out
Steve Brownett-Gale of Lifestyle Packaging explains the role custom packaging can play in maximising impact for independent businesses
IN today’s marketplace, where 42% of consumers...
