News Analysis
Time is ticking for EU food label regs | Analysis
New regulations on nutritional labelling are coming into force that will affect every single food pack across the European Union. Philip Chadwick explores the aims – and potential consequences... Read More »
Education, education | Analysis – Fresher for Longer
A major study into food waste has revealed some surprising attitudes to packaging. So a new drive is aiming to dispel myths and educate how best to keep food. Josh... Read More »
Calling time on illegal logging | Special report – EU timber regulations
Getting a grip on illegal logging has been difficult but there now appears to be progress. Liz Gyekye reports on how new EU regulations on timber are giving the chance... Read More »
Packs could help beef up UK food market after horsemeat scandal | Analysis
As horse meat continues to be found in the food chain, from ready meals to beefburgers, Tony Corbin looks at how the scandal has impacted packaging and how the... Read More »
Analysis | Putting packs in the food waste limelight
Two major launches last month brought the topic of food waste into the spotlight; but recognition of the role of packaging in reducing food waste was scant at best. Josh... Read More »
A look back at a landmark year | Review of 2012
It was always going to be a big year for the UK and 2012 did not disappoint. The packaging industry played its part in a busy summer while other issues... Read More »
Cadbury’s fight to protect its colour purple | Analysis
For Cadbury, Pantone 2685c is a colour worth fighting for. The confectionery giant won a high court case against rival Nestlé to prevent it using the specific shade of purple.... Read More »
Will Fruit Shoot recover from cap disaster? | Analysis
Britvic has endured the kind of summer that is the stuff of nightmares: a product recall on its children’s drink Fruit Shoot, costing the soft drinks giant around £25m. Liz... Read More »
Time to debunk a sustainable pack myth? | Analysis
The term ‘sustainable packaging’ is dead, according to a new report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers. It’s now all about ‘efficient packaging’. But what do the sector’s great and the good think?... Read More »
Sector sees missed Budget opportunities | Analysis
Chancellor George Osbourne spoke of a Budget for business. But, find Liz Gyekye and Josh Brooks, packaging was non-plussed by a set of measures that will bring challenges but limited... Read More »
China strategy could force a UK rethink | Analysis
China is aiming to develop its recycling infrastructure within the next four years and its new model will feature a complete waste collection network. Liz Gyekye asks if the move... Read More »
Industry needs to keep the focus on H&S | Analysis
Despite great advances made over the last two decades, recent cases have highlighted the need to be on the ball when it comes down to health and safety in the... Read More »
Now is the time for action over resources | News Analysis
With the global population expanding, the pressure is on politicians and markets to come up with a solution for effective management of the planet’s resources. Liz Gyekye attended a London... Read More »
Easyfairs Packaging Innovations shines a light on creative packs | News Analysis
The Packaging Innovations show at London’s Business Design Centre demonstrated how the sector is full of ideas as well as debating the major issues looming on the horizon. By Josh... Read More »
Quality not quantity the key to better waste | Analysis
Exhibitors at last month’s RWM waste management show in Birmingham tell Philip Chadwick that while closed loop is the key to their business, quality of recyclate on the market is... Read More »
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