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…
On Wednesday, October 10th, retailers and manufacturers gathered at the Museum of London Docklands for the 2018 Packaging Trends and Innovations Conference.
Omron has opened a new Robotic Innovation Lab at the company’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to the company's marketing manager Dan Rossek to find out more.
Steve Lister, head of retail performance at Konica Minolta Marketing Services explores how simple changes in packaging and retail environments can make shopping a better experience for older customers.
Marsha Frydrychowsk, director of marketing services at Resource Label Group, explores how brand managers can make sure that they choose the right label face stock for their product.
When selecting materials for a wine label, choosing the right facestock leads to a strongly conveyed brand vision, optimum performance in its intended environment and allows for eye-catching customization options.
A new film from the VDI Zentrum Ressourceneffizienz depicts an optimised sorting method depicts an improved sorting and processing method for valuable plastics, bringing the plastics life cycle full circle
Andy Pretious, UK sales and marketing manager at Automated Packaging Systems, reveals how small changes to the packaging operation can help companies to tailor their offering to meet increases in demand during key periods.
Labelling innovation can generate momentum for change across the supply chain. Libby White profiles innovations that have impressed, providing differentiation, achieving sustainability goals and optimising performance in challenging conditions.
NFC offers a great solution to improve recycling. A low-cost inlay could be added to packaging allowing the consumer, with a simple tap of their smartphone, to access information about the packaging, according to Gillian Ewers of PragmatIC
Phil Brown, Managing Director at Fortress Technology Europe discusses Metal, the biggest and most likely contaminant risk within food processing and packing plants today.
Reinhard Steup, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management, HAVI Europe discusses how foodservice businesses should be using advanced analytics and trend forecasting to lower packaging waste levels in the industry.
