All Comment articles – Page 19
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with Microban
In our latest Rapid Interview, we speak with Kimberley Cherrington, international marketing manager at antimicrobial protection specialist Microban.
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ArticleNew technology allows use of clear PET packaging for toothpaste
Invented at MIT by Dave Smith and Professor Kripa Varanasi, the patended LiquiGlide technology removes friction, allowing thick, slow-moving liquids to flow more easily. We take a closer look at the technology.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the UK’s incoming Plastic Packaging Tax
From April 2022, a new tax on plastic packaging will be in place in the UK. Which products will be affected, how much is it, what penalties and sanctions are in place if manufacturers don’t comply, and what steps should the industry be taking now?
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ArticleWhy is packaging the necessary tactic for food and beverage in an omnichannel era?
Robert Lockyer of Delta Global believes food and drink brands must reassess an essential sales driver - packaging – and adapt swiftly to the demand for unique, premium presentation.
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Article‘Smooth waters don’t make strong sailors’: How packaging producers handle fluctuating resin prices
How are plastic packaging producers handling price fluctuations in order to smooth the waves for their customers, and protect their businesses? Emma-Jane Batey reports.
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ArticleMondi and DOECO on what makes a successful collaboration
Natalia Shamina, head of sales for North-Eastern Europe at Mondi, and Michael Comi, CMO & CCO International at DOECO, go in-depth on their companies’ collaborative approach to producing fibre-based trays for the foodservice industry.
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ArticleDoes sustainability mean anything anymore?
Packaging brand owners risk slowing the momentum of sustainability gains as a result of greenwashing, argues David Harding-Brown, CEO at Ecoveritas, in our latest comment feature.
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Article“Beverage packaging for the 21st century” – a close-up look at Garçon Wines
Garçon Wines has made waves in the industry with its reimagination of the traditional glass wine bottle – a flat bottle that fits through a standard letterbox and that is made from 100% recycled PET.
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ArticleOvercoming the barriers to authentic recyclability
Professor Edward Kosior, CEO and founder of recycling consultancy Nextek, explains how good design principles can help brand owners to overcome the barriers to achieving optimum recycling.
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with Asia Pulp & Paper
We caught up with Christopher Wong, SVP and global business unit head for industrial paper at Asia Pulp & Paper, for our latest Rapid Interview.
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ArticleHow robots can help meet the opportunities of change
In this comment piece, Roy Fraser, Global Product Manager for ABB, explains how robotic automation is providing the answer to meeting the opportunities facing the retail and distribution value chain.
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ArticleIf plastic lasts forever, why do we still make new?
Emma Samson, marketing communications manager at Searious Business, gives her thoughts on how the industry could ensure that it includes more recycled content in its products.
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ArticleMore than a snack: Syntegon on flexibility in bar manufacturing
In this article, machinery specialist Syntegon Technology argues that bar producers must adapt to secure long-term economic success, and that adjusting their portfolios and production equipment are two major steps towards this goal.
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Article100% recycled or renewable: A future vision for circular plastic
In an exclusive comment feature, Lucinda Langton, director of sustainable packaging at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, unpacks the company's steps towards creating a low carbon, circular economy for plastic.
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ArticleThe growing pains of sustainability in packaged foods
In this article, Michael Dann, global product line Leader for HFFS solutions at BW Flexible Systems, provides a refresher on how the food market has historically met consumer demand.
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ArticleShining a spotlight on desiccants in packaging
Moisture damage prevention expert Absortech has recently announced a carbon neutral version of its Absorpole® desiccant. We speak to the company’s CMO, Elsa Jimenez, about the sometimes overlooked danger of moisture damage to packaging.
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ArticlePlastic packaging and the circular economy
What steps do major plastics producers take to address the circularity challenges of the material? Elisabeth Skoda catches up with Berry’s CEO Tom Salmon to get his take on plastic as a packaging material and its role in a circular economy.
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ArticleOmnichannel under the magnifying glass
Elin Li, Business Development Manager at Holmen Iggesund, shares her insights into how packaging can help with a successful omnichannel strategy with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleHow smart packaging design is transforming pharma and the patient experience
In this article, Rich Quelch, global head of marketing at packaging design agency DiD, looks into the latest developments in smart packaging design and how pharma companies, healthcare professionals, and patients are benefitting.
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ArticleFinding the right tone – colours and inks in packaging
Colours that stand out on the shelf and also in an e-commerce context can make a real difference in how well a pack performs. But how can this be achieved?