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Graham Clark: Looking to the past creates future success

February 7, 2013 1 Comment »

Graham Clark, managing director of Central Pharma, reflects on his company's victory in the UK Packaging Awards and calls for a review of the UK's relationship with the Commonwealth Read More »

Darren Foley: Time to reconnect packaging design with the real beauty of food

Darren Foley: Time to reconnect packaging design with the real beauty of food

February 6, 2013 No Comments »

After my weekly stroll down the supermarket aisle I found myself wondering: when did we become so distanced from food? When did it all become so complex? We are separated... Read More »

Christopher McCuin: Why food shouldn’t be a load of old rubbish

Christopher McCuin: Why food shouldn’t be a load of old rubbish

February 5, 2013 No Comments »

Christopher McCuin, event director for Pro2Pac 2013, considers the issue of food waste and the staggering figures published in January Read More »

The Big Question | Can packs survive ‘debranding’?

The Big Question | Can packs survive ‘debranding’?

February 3, 2013 No Comments »

Selfridges hit the headlines last month with its ‘No Noise’ packs, which removed wording and logos from familiar and iconic products. But can such a strategy be transferred to any... Read More »

Josh Brooks: Grown-up soft drinks need to look and feel like wine

Josh Brooks: Grown-up soft drinks need to look and feel like wine

February 3, 2013 No Comments »

Josh Brooks of Packaging analyses the soft drinks market Read More »

Michael Bennett: A reassuring package

Michael Bennett: A reassuring package

January 30, 2013 No Comments »

In the wake of the Tesco burger scandal, packaging has an even more important role to play in reassuring consumers about the quality of what they are eating. Michael... Read More »

Andrew Smith: In 2013, packagers need to do more with less

Andrew Smith: In 2013, packagers need to do more with less

January 29, 2013 No Comments »

Andrew Smith of Tetra Pak assesses what lies ahead for the packaging industry this year Read More »

Liz Wilks: The European Union Timber Regulation and the packaging industry

Liz Wilks: The European Union Timber Regulation and the packaging industry

January 29, 2013 No Comments »

Liz Wilks of APP discusses the forthcoming EU Timber Regulations and the packaging industry Read More »

Stephen Sidkin: Maximising the performance of your distributors

Stephen Sidkin: Maximising the performance of your distributors

January 29, 2013 No Comments »

Stephen Sidkin of Fox Williams analyses the topic of maximising the performance of distributors Read More »

Raj Bhardwaj: Consolidation on the horizon in recycled containerboard

Raj Bhardwaj: Consolidation on the horizon in recycled containerboard

January 25, 2013 No Comments »

Raj Bhardwaj of Know It All assesses the UK economy as well as the factors likely to accelerate consolidation in the European containerboard market Read More »

Jared Coleman: Is it time for the High Street to re-package itself?

Jared Coleman: Is it time for the High Street to re-package itself?

January 23, 2013 No Comments »

Some giants of the high street are having a very tough time but, explains Jared Coleman at Speedypack, it’s not all bad news for the packaging sector Read More »

Michael Laurier: oxo-bio has a role in the search for sustainability

Michael Laurier: oxo-bio has a role in the search for sustainability

January 23, 2013 No Comments »

Oxo-biogradable is inexpensive and can play a big part in a sustainable future according to Symphony Environment Technologies' Michael Laurier Read More »

John Scarrott: Walking in your clients’ shoes

John Scarrott: Walking in your clients’ shoes

January 23, 2013 No Comments »

John Scarrott of the Design Business Association uncovers how taking a walk in your client’s shoes can shape a design agency’s brand Read More »

Geoff Courtney: Evolution of the can

Geoff Courtney: Evolution of the can

January 16, 2013 Comments Off

Geoff Courtney of UK Can Makers assesses the evolution of the can Read More »

Richard Cullum: Claiming what’s yours – R&D tax credits

Richard Cullum: Claiming what’s yours – R&D tax credits

January 16, 2013 Comments Off

R&D expert Richard Cullum of R&T Consultants looks at the process of claiming R&D tax credits – and why so many companies are failing to claim what they are entitled... Read More »