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Issue 21
Spring 2007

Brand Security

Global concern Building a reputation for environmental and social responsibility is the only way to attract new customers in the West as well as those in emerging economies. Unilever CEO Patrick Cescau explains why responsible business makes commercial sense.

Cosmitics Packaging

Great strides in sustainability Boots believes that greener business is better business and, as chief executive Richard Baker explains, it is making serious headway in efforts to reduce its impact on the planet.

Environment

Beverage packagers still have a mountain to climb While the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive has achieved most of its environmental objectives, beverage packagers still lack a level playing field, says Stavros Dimas, European Commissioner for the Environment.

Flexible Packaging

Flexible packaging flexes its muscles The packaging industry as a whole is fi nding that fl exible packaging offers numerous advantages over more traditional formats. Dennis Calamusa, president of AlliedFlex, says the possibilities are endless.

Folding Cartons and Cartonboard

Good things come in small packages Is there a way to make cardboard as robust as plastic? Of course, SustainPack’s Kennert Johansson tells Jim Banks, you simply manipulate its structure. He explains how nanotechnology is shaping the future of environmentally sensitive packaging.

Food and Beverage

Intelligent barcodes Imagine a world where every item is tagged so that you always know exactly where it is in the supply chain and when shelves are empty. If Philip Clarke, Tesco’s IT director, has his way, this will soon become a reality.

Packaging Materials

The future is clear Demand for high-visibility packaging is expected to increase sharply over the next three years, boosted by retail and consumer demand. Clamshells and blister packs are the packaging solutions to watch, says the Freedonia Group.

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Packaged for life What are the dynamics driving the over-the-counter pharmaceutical market? Christian Saclier of Novartis talks cost, customers and clean environments with Huw Kidwell.

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