Compostable polymers challenge plastics debate
What are we doing about plastic wrapped consumer goods? With the use of polypropylene films under attack, sales and marketing director Tony McDonald of...
Sustainability the ‘constant companion’ in Clearmark’s 20-year journey
CLEARMARK is celebrating two decades in business. The Nottingham-based coding equipment specialist started life with a team of just three people, but has grown...
Sector must do more to encourage women
THE packaging industry has historically been seen as a male dominated sector – but times are changing.
An organisation called Women in Packaging UK...
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...
CCE International 2015 presents series of open seminars
From 10-12 March the corrugated and folding carton industry will gather at the Munich Trade Fair Centre for CCE International 2015. A total of...
Flexible carton packs are filled with advantages
SIG Combibloc now offers an additional long life food packaging option with its heat-resistant combisafe carton pack, to flexibly fill food products such as...
No time like the present
As firms experience the toughest trading conditions in decades now could be the right time to invest in new technology.
IN the current economic climate,...
Rising to compliance challenges is critical
Michelle Carvell, director and COO at Lorax Compliance, tells Packaging Scotland about the business impact of a bottle deposit return scheme
IN a bid to...
Food safety in the global village
Neil Giles of Mettler-Toledo takes a look at some of the challenges facing companies in the food sector with respect to product inspection.
THE scrutiny...
The value of product & brand authentication programs
By Tim Probert – Product Assurance Director, Tracerco and Damian Gardiner – Business Development Manager, Tracerco
COUNTERFEITING, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are...
