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Counting the cost
Raw material prices, responding to pricing pressure and cost containment are the most immediate business concerns for the global packaging industry according to a recent, wide-ranging industry survey conducted by analyst ICD Reasearch.
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Joint enterprise
Gilchrist's Lisa Bale and Barry Pritchard of Twinings talk to Packaging & Converting Intelligence about the design of heritage products, integrating a new carton structure with a familiar brand, and the benefits of a long-term relationship between brand and designer. |
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Packaging the future
Danone's decisions to adopt PLA packaging in the form of Ingeo for its Activia yogurt brand is further evidence that major manufacturers are serious about investing in environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials such as polystyrene. Barry Mansfield reports.
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Natural selection
In a market saturated with petroleum packaging products, truly sustainable solutions stand out. Frito-Lay's Brad Rodgers talks about the ups and downs of designing and developing an innovative, 100% compostable, biopolymer-based material. |
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The missing ink
Sustainability may be popular but the threat of mineral oil and phthalate migration from recycled packaging remains. Koni Grob of the Official Food Control Authority of the canton of Zurich tells Nic Paton why the onus is on the packaging industry to develop cost-effective solutions.
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Pressing ahead
The value of the digital printing marker within the packaging sector is set to grow exponentially. Neil Falconer, print strategy consultant at Pira International explains why digital presses have the potential to revolutionise packaging supply chains. |
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PET: Packaging at a premium
It's essential that a product reflects the brand and target market. Barry Mansfield talks to Hakon Langen, packaging innovation manager at Danish brewer Carlsberg about the role PET will play in extending the company's global reach. |
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Airless is more
Against a backdrop of economic austerity, cosmetics brands are continuing to invest in the power of airless packaging, facilitating an increase in natural products that have a longer shell life and reduce waste. SugarBaby's Lizie Clifton and Gillian Garside-Wight of Your Packaging Partner explain to Rhian Owen why demand is set to surge as formulas become increasingly sophisticated.
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Caught in the net
The internet has opened up a massive new market to counterfeiters, one that can be accessed at the click of a button. Desmond Huntof US Pharmacopeia and Merck Serono's Andreas Maack explain how a global legislation effort combined with multilayered packaging protection can help catch the copies.
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Keeping a lid on cost
Elly Earls talks to Greg Alder and Alex Linton of ASDA about why collaboration between the packaging and logistics departments has helped to reduce supply chain costs, and how the innovative Palletainer packaging solution has saved the company money and boosted the environmental credentials.
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Issue 30 
