Packaging News
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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 sector and how the awards is helping promote women in the workplace and provide some exposure to the exceptional talent in our industry.
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
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 Easyfairs, and Casey McHugh, conference & community manager, discuss the exhibition and conference programme over the two-day event.
They detail the four distinct zones of the show - Packaging Première (luxury packaging),
PCD (Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design), PLD (Packaging of Premium and Luxury Drinks) and Food & Consumer Pack, as well as a packed speaker line-up.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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 fibre-based alternatives to plastic.
In addition, the episode highlights a collaborative project between Sun Chemical and Qualvis for Whittakers. This project focused on removing plastic from food-safe packaging by redesigning and reengineering the packaging.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
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.
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
PN editor Philip Chadwick talks to RECOUP's Tom McBeth about the impact the Plastic Packaging Tax has had on the UK supply chain.
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
The Premier Episode of the Packaging News Podcast produced by Packaging News Magazine - Hosted by Editor Philip Chadwick - Guest OPRL's Alice Harlock