Packaging News

This podcast explores the growing adoption of GS1 QR codes and their impact on businesses and packaging. Join industry experts from GS1, Tesco and Domino Printing Sciences as they break down the benefits—such as supply chain visibility, sustainability, waste reduction, authentication, traceability, and consumer engagement—whilst also addressing practical considerations for packaging suppliers and...

Nitrocellulose has long been a staple in the production of solvent-based inks and coatings, offering excellent formulation, printing and application performance. It does, however, present some challenges in terms of recyclability.   Join Dr Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director for Sustainability at Sun Chemical, as we dive into how the evolving packaging sustainability landscape impacts nitroc...

From the government’s Spending Review, to ‘real terms’ cut in DEFRA’s budget, refill schemes, chemicals in food packaging, EPR base fees and Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.

PackTalk In the second episode of PackTalk, Packaging News commercial director Paul Davis speaks to editor Waqas Qureshi about important news stories covered online & in the magazine, from EPR, UK  DMO, Amazon, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Packaging News events.

Our first episode of the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards podcast welcomes some of our judges to talk about their experiences in the packaging industry as women in the workplace. Jude Allan (OPRL) Paula Chin (WWF) and Amy Hooper (Biffa) talk to Packaging News Editor, Waqas Qureshi about their experiences in the industry; from how they have seen the industry evolve to advice for young women in...

The Packaging Innovations management team speak to Packaging News about the February show and what visitors can expect, including an impressive line-up of speakers including DEFRA minister Mary Creagh.

Hosted by Packaging News editor, Waqas Qureshi, the latest edition of the Packaging News podcast addresses the upcoming London Packing Week exhibition, taking place 11-12 September at London Excel. The show is expected to again draw thousands of visitors eager to explore the industry’s packaging advances and luxurious designs. James Montero-MacColl, senior marketing manager, at organisers Easyfair...

Hosted by Packaging News editor, Waqas Qureshi, the latest edition of the Packaging News podcast addresses the challenges of making food-safe packaging sustainable, featuring insights from Sun Chemical and Qualvis. The podcast examines how converters can eliminate non-recyclable packaging components through lightweighting and the use of direct food contact/low migration inks, barrier coatings, and...

Packaging News editor Philip Chadwick speaks to Corin Williams, editor of sister title MRW. Topics include the government's waste strategy and the ongoing drama over deposit return schemes. This edition of the podcast was recorded at the Environmental Packaging Summit in June.

PN editor Philip Chadwick talks to RECOUP's Tom McBeth about the impact the Plastic Packaging Tax has had on the UK supply chain.

The Premier Episode of the Packaging News Podcast produced by Packaging News Magazine - Hosted by Editor Philip Chadwick - Guest OPRL's Alice Harlock