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cardboard crisis of covid
09 March, 2021
The increase of online shopping as brought a cardboard shortage affecting from the packaging to the retail and delivery industries. Commenting on this issue is Chris Liddell, Product and Purchasing Director at RAJA UK who explains in more detail; the impact this shortage is having on the pacakaging industry, when the sector might recover from this shortage of supply and how the company is handling these challenging times.

Significant improvement of environmental footprint of paper sacks
09 March, 2021
the European kraft paper and paper sack industry has put further efforts into improving its carbon footprint. In only three years, between 2015 and 2018, the carbon intensity of a single paper sack was reduced by 8%. This is concluded by the latest carbon footprint analysis on European paper sacks conducted by the Swedish research institute RISE on behalf of the European Paper Sack Research Group (ESG), a collaboration between EUROSAC and CEPI Eurokraft.

A bright future for metal packaging
22 February, 2021
The last year has been a very strange one, with a number of consequential developments in the packaging supply chain that have arisen from consumer behaviour changes and accessibility through multiple national lockdowns. One such major development has been the increase in sales of metal cans. To learn more about the reasons behind this growth as well as insight into the latest innovative developments in metal can packaging, Matthew Rogerson spoke with Nicola Maffi, Amcor Film and Foil divisions Marketing Director

Join the dots
19 February, 2021
Join the dots: Revolutionising workflow and enhancing productivity in the packaging print industry. Workflow is inextricably linked to productivity. With the pandemic compounding a number of production challenges, visibility and collaboration across the production process is prized like never before. Kodak’s vice-president of software and service, Todd Bigger, and director of product management Stephen Miller discuss how fully integrated end-to-end software can revolutionise speed, quality and peace of mind within the packaging printing sector.

Lessons for brand owners: Leveraging digital printing to unlock new marketing opportunities
08 February, 2021
A survey conducted with leading consumer goods professionals explores what digital print might mean for the next generation of packaging in a post-pandemic world. One thing is clear: it is time for brands to embrace the evolving opportunities open to them in mass customisation and personalisation, or risk being left behind.

Upstream Innovation
08 February, 2021
This is intended as a practical guide to help organisations innovate towards achieving their circular economy goals for packaging. Packed with practical tips, decision support frameworks, and case studies, it is designed for marketers, product designers, and packaging engineers new to the idea of a circular economy for packaging, as well as for seasoned practitioners. Copies of the full report can be downloaded through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

New Plastics Economy Initiative
25 January, 2021
The New Plastics Economy Initiative, from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has been at the heart of initiatives to improve plastic recycling so that it does not end up in the oceans or as landfill. Abi Millar talks to Sander Defruyt, lead of the New Plastics Economy Initiative, about what is being done to bring companies towards a truly circular economy, even as the Covid-19 pandemic increases use of single-use plastics.

Time for online to shine
25 January, 2021
E-commerce is fast reaching parity with traditional retail models, and it won’t long before the majority of our shopping takes place online. What does this mean for packaging? Ruediger Hagedorn from the Consumer Goods Forum tells Abi Millar what kinds of special considerations apply.

Lockdown brings labels into the light
11 January, 2021
Consumer interest in product labelling has grown sharply in recent years, particularly when it comes to the food and beverage market. Producers are required to include more health-related information, as well as highlighting allergens and showing whether a product is suitable for certain types of diet – whether vegan, vegetarian on gluten-free. As consumers spend more time poring over labels, Jim Banks speaks to CCL about the impact on labelling companies.

Print: A Crucial Element
11 January, 2021
No matter the technology used, and even though some parts of the market may be more mature, print is always going to be vital in the packaging and converting process. Whether ensuring accuracy or delivering crisp branding and graphics print is frontline in the branding battle of fast-moving consumer goods. Sonia Sharma speaks to Intergraf, the European print advocacy body to discuss the latest print technology developments.