All Comment articles – Page 38

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    The Complete Package at Contract Pack 2019

    2018-12-05T14:50:00Z

    Packaging Innovations 2019 is set to welcome back Contract Pack for the twelfth-year at Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28 February 2019.

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    Automation Trends in the Packaging Industry

    2018-11-30T08:00:00Z

    Like many other industries, the packaging sector constantly adapts to market requirements. Changes are being influenced by factors such as regulation, skills shortages and digital transformation.

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    The Bioplastics Benchmark

    2018-11-29T10:57:00Z

    The European Bioplastics Conference takes place next week in Berlin. Ahead of the annual, industry-defining summit, Tim Sykes caught up with Hasso von Pogrell to discuss the latest advances in bio-based polymers and their growing impact on packaging

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    What does biodegradable packaging mean?

    2018-11-27T08:24:00Z

    Following soundings with the UK packaging sector, non-government organisations and litter charities, the Foodservice Packaging Association is calling for an end to the description ’biodegradable’ in reference to packaging.

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    Coding for compliance in the life sciences industry

    2018-11-26T11:14:00Z

    At FachPack printing specialist Domino discusses coding for compliance in the life sciences industry in the context of the Falsified Medicines Directive and the broader needs of safety and security across the pharmaceutical / medical supply chain

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    "We have all the opportunities in the world"

    2018-11-23T09:05:00Z

    Digital transformation is inevitable. Industry, economy and society are already there. How can companies face these changes and get the most value out of it? Johannes Stemmer, Director Digital Transformation at BEUMER Group, offers his thoughts.

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    Supporting the Circular Economy with Compostable Packaging Solutions

    2018-11-22T13:04:00Z

    Plastics derived from renewable biomass such as PBC are rising to the sustainability challenge - write Fabien Resweber (PTTMCC Biochem) and Lawrence Theunissen (Reverdia)

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    Turning the Tide: The Eco-Box eCommerce Rethink

    2018-11-20T17:00:00Z

    P&G has introduced a new bag-in-box for North American e-commerce channels to ship Liquid Tide laundry detergent with greatly increased efficiency. Tim Sykes spoke to some of the creators of the new format.

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    Food Labelling Laws Laid Out

    2018-11-20T13:33:00Z

    Allergens have been a hot topic with the tragedy that led to the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse following an allergic reaction she had to a Pret a Manger sandwich. Theresa May has since called for a review of food labelling laws.

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    Technologies & trends shaping the future supermarket

    2018-11-20T13:10:00Z

    Food businesses will have to change to stay competitive – online, in-store, and at sorting and processing plants too. Bjorn Thumas, director business development, food at TOMRA Food, looks at what we can expect.

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    Amazon Flexing its Muscles on Wasteful Packaging

    2018-11-16T08:08:00Z

    Amazon’s Frustration-Free Packaging vendor incentive program has landed in Europe. Tim Sykes spoke with Dr Kim Houchens, Amazon’s director, Customer Packaging Experience, to discuss the aims and far-reaching implications of this initiative.

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    Innova Market Insights Identifies Key Trends for 2019

    2018-11-14T08:06:00Z

    Targeting increasingly adventurous consumers, set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments in the food and beverage industry in 2019.

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    Natural building blocks

    2018-11-13T10:04:00Z

    Two biopolymer scientists talk about creating a plastic substitute

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    Opening up the World of Closures

    2018-11-13T09:03:00Z

    Elisabeth Skoda looks at key trends in area of closures and dispensing systems, and explores how key industry players are working to address challenges such as convenience, sustainability and connectivity.

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    A Line in the Sand: Inside the Global Commitment to Circular Plastics

    2018-11-12T14:46:00Z

    Following the announcement that 250 major stakeholders have signed up to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s groundbreaking pledge, Tim Sykes spoke to Sander Defruyt (lead, New Plastics Economy initiative) about the vision and its practical implications

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    The Rise of Oven-ready Barbecue Ribs

    2018-11-09T10:39:00Z

    It’s hard to decipher exactly where the term barbecue came from. Legend has it, upon arriving in the Caribbean, the Spanish used the word barbacoa to describe the native method of slow-cooking meat.

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    The Ice Cream Packaging Challenge

    2018-11-09T08:08:00Z

    Key factors such as seasonality, varied consumer behaviour, and novel production technology tend to make the ice cream packaging business a different animal from other consumer packaging sectors.

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    Corrugated Packaging: the Appeal of the Humble Brown Box

    2018-11-08T15:21:00Z

    Corrugated cardboard boxes have been the backbone of e-commerce for some time. The engineered paper product has a highly designed construction, which enables it to carry a wide range of weights - from food products to books and electronics.

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    Is Seasonal Product Packaging Beneficial?

    2018-11-06T10:26:00Z

    As a way to boost sales and outshine competitors, brands should consider using seasonal packaging through the festive months.

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    Secure Packaging: Learnings from the Pharmaceutical Industry

    2018-11-06T09:22:00Z

    Anti-counterfeit measures through product serialisation laws triggered the significant transformation of the healthcare industry, turning regulatory compliance into the top priority in 2018.