Teamwork helps family firm stand test of time

A chance event five decades ago where David Frith saw someone dropping bundles of shoes in a puddle inspired him to investigate the process...

Brand protection: Ramping up your food safety strategy

Consumer perceptions and a high profile product recall can make or break a food brand. The damage, if left unchecked, can come back and haunt...
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Blending the old with the new

When the world’s largest drinks company decided to re-brand one of its most popular spirits nothing was left to chance. THE spirits aisle is more...
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Innovation in the flow – wrapping up explained

Flow-wrapping equipment has been around for a long time, its core features remaining largely unchanged. But user expectations are always rising, calling for things...

lunch! 2015 starts to take shape

Top buyers from EAT, Tesco, Waitrose, Superdrug, British Airways, IKEA, Brakes, Elior, Baxterstorey, Sodexo, and Gate Retail Onboard are among the who’s who of...

Sustainability is in the bag

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE A few years ago, through the pages of Packaging Scotland, I advocated the return to use of paper as a packaging medium for...
Innovation takes centre stage at annual gathering

Innovation takes centre stage at annual gathering

2013 has barely begun but the UK’s packaging professionals area already gearing up for one of the biggest trade shows on the calendar. HUNDREDS of...

Brand reputation is an important part of the mix

Product consistency is vital to maintaining brand image.  Latest weighing technology can help in ensuring the right proportion of ingredients in every pack, as...

Setting a new benchmark

GARÇON Wines is looking to “revolutionise” home delivery with a new bottle capable of fitting through a letterbox. The packaging designer and wine wholesaler has...

Packaging sector steps up in time of need

AS an essential part of the supply chain for a range of vital sectors from healthcare to food and drink, the global packaging industry...