War on fakers is the real deal
The black market in counterfeit goods is an ever-present threat. Stephen Clarke takes a closer look.
A RECENT survey by Dr Graham Jackson, editor of...
PPMA Show 2021 gives sector chance to focus on positive opportunities ahead
In welcome news for the industry, the PPMA Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this year after the pandemic caused the 2020 edition to...
SUN Automation to unveil unique customer approach at CCE International
SUN Automation Group® will be creating a stir at the CCE International Corrugated and Carton Exhibition (10-12 March, Munich) on stand no 648 with a unique new...
Parallel packaging events in Paris
NEW materials and concepts for packaging will be highlighted at the Emballage conference and exhibition in Paris on 17 - 20 November. A parallel...
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...
Micro-perforated lidding films for soft fruits
THE research and development team at TCL Packaging has developed new micro-perforated printed lidding films to create optimum conditions for soft fruit.
The films permit precise gas and...
Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
10p bag levy: a step in the right direction or double trouble?
With the UK Government poised to double the single-use plastic bag levy to 10p - subject to consultation - south of the border, Packaging...
A material with clear advantages? Lynn Sidebottom’s guide to glass
Glass seems to have a bright future in packaging. Lynn Sidebottom of Beatson Clark looks at its properties and some of the capabilities to...
A time and a place for luxury
Packaging Innovations London returns to the Design Centre in Islington in September, this time co-located with a new show, Luxury Packaging, intended to provide...
