The Big Question
The Big Question | Do smaller packs reflect society?
In last month’s cover feature it was suggested that smaller sized deodorant cans refect people’s desire for more portable and convenient options. So do a reduced packs have something to... Read More »
The big question | Are ready meals heading for a long term blip?
At the start of the year the processed food sector was in crisis after traces of horse meat was found in a raft of products including ready meals. Will the... Read More »
Appeal for candidates for PN’s March Big Question
PN is appealing for candidates to be put forward to answer PN’s March Big Question Read More »
The Big Question | Does the QR code have a future?
With the number of people with smart phones on the rise, packaging is awash with QR codes that can be scanned by consumers. But with augmented reality on the rise,... Read More »
The Big Question | Can packs survive ‘debranding’?
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 »
The Big Question | Are traffic light food labels right?
Last month, the Government went ahead with plans for clearer, front of pack labelling on food packs. However, is it on the right track with these new voluntary traffic light... Read More »
The Big Question | Is bad weather affecting business?
Summer has been a damp squib so far as glorious sunshine has given way to rain. While the weather is a pain for those planning barbecues, does it also have... Read More »
Should the UK have more energy from waste plants? | The Big Question
Last month, The Times ran a front-page article claiming the public is opposed to “burning waste” for energy. We ask if incineration-based energy from waste should be part of the... Read More »
The Big Question | Will the Olympics benefit packaging?
It’s the year Londoners have been waiting for: in July the Olympic Games kick off in the UK’s capital city. But amidst all the excitement, will packaging be one of... Read More »
The Big Question | What is the next big packaging technology?
The industry is constantly on the hunt for the next big new packaging technology. As 2012 begins, Packaging News canvases four experts for their views on what the year’s breakthrough... Read More »
The big question | Are energy suppliers harming UK industry?
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced that energy firms’ profits for gas and electrictity customers are soaring. So are energy suppliers holding UK companies to ransom with continuing high prices Read More »
The Big Question | Scrapping sell-by dates: will it cut waste?
The government is to recommend the end of sell-by and display-until dates on food packaging. It’s been welcomed by many in the industry but will the move slash the UK’s... Read More »
Vote now: Have you done business with Brazil, Russia, India or China?
As new research suggests the packaging industry will continue to make acquisitions in the BRIC nations, PN asks: which of the four have done business with Read More »
The Big Question | Was Tesco right to drop oxo bags?
The supermarket giant’s decision has caused uproar as well as drawing applause from certain quarters. So was Tesco right to drop oxo biodegradable bags or are their critics correct to... Read More »
Vote Now: What measure would most improve the quality of UK plastics recyclate?
The issue of poor quality plastics being collected by councils hit the headlines this week Read More »
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