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Labelling for Zero Waste

The need to improve labelling techniques to minimise environmental impact has never been more crucial. Frances Penwill-Cook speaks to industry experts about some of the most significant eco-friendly labelling solutions on the market today.

 
Packaging Robots: Man's Best Friend
The precision and efficiency of industry robots is well-suited to the demands of the packaging industry.


 
Innovation Conveys Change in Packaging
Keeping production lines running smoothly is key to efficient packaging operations.


 
Future Flow: Specialist Packaging Machinery
Flow-wrap and pouch packaging fit neatly into brand owner strategies for consumer convenience and green goals.


 
The Eco-Friendly Bottle: Dream or Reality?
Environmental campaigners have long dreamed of 100% renewable, recyclable packaging.


No Cure for Drug Labelling Mistakes
New standards for drug labels are due to come into force in early 2011.


Elopak and the Sustainable Challenge
Becoming a preferred supplier of the top 20 European dairy producers is no easy task.


Pharmaceutical Packaging and Labelling for Safety
Arena International's Packaging and Labelling USA event will bring together industry experts from around the world.


Tracking Packaging Innovations for PACE
The verticals are demanding lighter and more sustainable packaging.


Phoney War
Not-for-profit organisations such as the UK-based Anti-Counterfeiting Group are leading the fight against the growing...


Deals in Decline
It has been a challenging two years for the packaging industry as companies drive to cut costs in difficult markets.


Burger King's Royal Innovation
While the economic climate could lead companies in the sector to cut back on the development of new packaging ideas,...


Open Sesame
Packaging technologists in the pharmaceutical industry find themselves buffeted by regulatory winds at the same time as...


PCI MAGAZINE
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This issue we examine how brand owners looking to reduce their environmental impact need to go beyond individual packaging elements to find the best blend of materials and packaging processes in the context of the supply chain. We speak to Nestlé’s global head of packaging, Anne Roulin, about the challenges and the opportunities. Open innovation strategies continue to be the order of the day. Keith Allen tells us about the latest methods GlaxoSmithKline is undertaking to ensure its technology is leading the way in pharmaceutical packaging.

In the aftermath of the downturn, there has been a marked decline in M&A activity, despite many analysts predicting that struggling companies would be ripe for takeover. We look at how this could actually be the worst time to be selling a business.



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Date posted: 01 September 2010

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