All articles by Peter Nilson

Will personalised and premium packaging continue to grow?

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven a surge in personalised and premium packaging as consumers seek to replace the personal touch…
Catalyst for tech: new issue of Inside Packaging out now!

In this issue, we look ahead to the coming year, as we learn about the key themes to expect in…
Making a case for metal cans: new issue of Inside Packaging out now!

In this issue, we consider the shared responsibility of all parties in the push towards a sustainable, circular economy. Consumers,…
Is there a cardboard shortage in the UK?

At the beginning of April, The Recycling Association (TRA) said that the UK could experience a cardboard shortage due to…
The importance of accessible packaging for the visually impaired

Under law by the European Commission, medicinal packaging is required to use braille to ensure readability for the visually impaired.…

“The key to change is collaboration”: Tetra Pak sustainability director

Erik Lindroth, sustainability director at Tetra Pak Europe, talks to Peter Nilson about the packaging giant’s newly launched plant-based carton…
Plastic tax: are cosmetic brands prepared?

The UK plastic packaging tax was announced at Budget 2020, where the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirmed that…
Packaging for the visually impaired: the new issue of Inside Packaging is out now

The coronavirus outbreak, and consequent lockdowns, has led to a shift in attitude towards packaging. Consumers seem to be less focused on what…
Rising plastic alternatives: the new issue of Inside Packaging is out now

By now, many of us have become somewhat accustomed to life in lockdown, as the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts both our…
Pester power: protecting children from junk food marketing

Although parents’ personal tolerance to Peppa Pig – the playful porcine pre-schooler who has had kids transfixed around the world…