On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Tim Sykes caught up with Brillopak director David Jahn to discuss a looming labour crisis and Brillopak’s efforts to provide timely solutions such as the Meteor fresh produce punnet loading line and Unipick P160 high speed case and crate packer.
Brillopak director David Jahn highlighted the crisis likely to face farmers, fresh produce and soft fruit packers as a result of Brexit and rising labour costs – and how automated case loading can help mitigate these challenges.
A recent survey by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) shows that the UK industry remains reliant upon EU workers — especially temporary workers — and that Brexit has encouraged many companies to consider automating some roles.
