PPMA Show to mark 30 years of innovation
The PPMA Show celebrates its 30th anniversary this year when the three-day exhibition returns to the NEC Birmingham in September.
Many of the biggest names...
Many happy returns?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland is to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. Packaging Scotland reached out to three...
End-of-line investment boosts volume for drinks maker
Aetna describes how one of its clients, Sunderland-based CBL, has managed to increase production on its soft drinks bottling lines over the past couple...
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...
Seeking a clear view of transparency
Transparent packaging for ready meals must set up and realise consumer expectations or risk failure, according to customer insight agency Engage Research.
A new range...
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
The evolution of product coding for brand protection
By Steve Tallant, director, market development, at Markem-Imaje
THE barcode – a ubiquitous mark on almost all products, in every region of the world. Since...
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...
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...
Automatic for the people?
Robots are often blamed for forcing humans onto the dole queue but new evidence suggests automation in sectors like food and drink may be...
