We hear from retired Reckitt packaging director Arno Melchior on why digitalisation is the key to surviving the next wave of EPR regulation. The packaging landscape is changing, not gradually but in sharp regulatory leaps that are catching even seasoned players off guard. Across Europe, the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules is transforming […]
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The UK food and beverage industry is experiencing significant challenges through rising costs due to factors such as inflation rates and supply chains. Over the last few years, the industry has seen many local and global factors impact the daily business operations. From volatile utility costs directly proceeding the COVID 19 pandemic, to a war […]
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Explore innovation, sustainability, and next-gen technology at Manchester Central As UKPackaging Expo prepares to make its debut at Manchester Central on 3rd – 4th September 2025, anticipation is building around the trailblazing solutions set to be unveiled. This inaugural event will gather the brightest minds and most forward-thinking businesses in the sector – from global leaders to […]
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It is well-known that professional kitchens are stressful places. A report from Nestlé Professional’s CHEF explains that 81% of chefs have experienced poor mental health in their careers. Further, Nestle’s research highlights some of the key problems that contribute to stress within kitchens including staff shortages (58%), lack of time (43%), limited budgets (42%) and lack of […]
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James Cropper, a global market leader in advanced materials and paper products, highlighted the unlimited potential offered by paper cups when it attended the Independent Paper Show in London this June. The legendary paper product innovator, which celebrates its 180th anniversary this year, will supply its recycled paper cups from its stand. The cups, printed in James Cropper’s […]
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Last week, European packaging converter, Masterpress, invited us to its main headquarters in Białystok, Poland, providing a behind-the-scenes look at its operations and outlook on the European packaging industry. Established in 1996, Masterpress specializes in decorative packaging solutions, covering shrink sleeve and self-adhesive labels, as well as offering sleeve label application machinery, application services and […]
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Co-branded beer dispense technology streamlines installation, enhances precision, and improves product consistency. Since designing their first beverage flowmeter in the early 1990s, Titan Enterprises, a leading UK manufacturer of liquid flow measurement solutions, has had a long-standing supplier relationship with John Guest, part of the RWC’s family of brands. Starting out in 1949 as Reliance […]
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Marking 15 years at the forefront of packaging innovation and design, through the voices that continue to shape its future. At first glance, packaging might seem a simple act—wrapping a product, protecting it on a shelf, or catching a shopper’s eye. Yet, at its core, packaging is a quiet alchemy where material meets message, and […]
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Serve Legal’s latest audit reveals a concerning drop in allergen compliance – now at 53% by 2025. Despite increasing awareness and efforts to improve allergen labelling, food businesses still face challenges with consistent staff training and real-time application of allergen protocols, putting consumers at risk. The food industry faces a critical question, ‘Are we truly […]
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Thanks to a centralised cooling system from ICS Cool Energy, CNC Speedwell eliminated costly maintenance downtime and reduced energy usage. CNC Speedwell Ltd, part of the Castings PLC Group, and one of the UK’s largest CNC machine shops, partnered with ICS Cool Energy, an international market leader specialising in complete temperature control solutions for manufacturing […]
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