Author Archives: Philip Chadwick
Supplier concern over planned Sainsbury’s, Asda merger
The prosed merger of supermarkets giants Sainsbury’s and Asda has sparked concerns that suppliers could be squeezed. This story continues at Supplier concern over planned Sainsbury’s, Asda merger Or just read more coverage at Packaging News
Tottenham Hotspur aim to phase out plastics at new stadium
Suppliers to Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium will be required to reduce single-use plastics after the football club announced plans to phase out the material. This story continues at Tottenham Hotspur aim to phase out plastics at new stadium Or just re…
Deadline only two weeks away | Luxury Packaging Awards 2018
Time is running out to enter the Luxury Packaging Awards 2018. This story continues at Deadline only two weeks away | Luxury Packaging Awards 2018 Or just read more coverage at Packaging News
VIDEO | The packaging education challenge
In his latest video blog, PN editor Philip Chadwick analyses the challenge to develop industry-specific education. This story continues at VIDEO | The packaging education challenge Or just read more coverage at Packaging News
Action needed to stem the flow of plastics | News analysis
As politicians and pressure groups raise concerns over ocean plastic, the BPF’s Marine Litter Event was timely with speakers from right across the supply chain. Philip Chadwick finds that there is common ground. This story continues at Action needed to stem the flow of plastics | News analysis Or just read more coverage at Packaging […]
Hammond calls for “bold action” to tackle plastic “scourge”
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has confirmed plans to tax packaging in a bid to tackle plastic waste. This story continues at Hammond calls for “bold action” to tackle plastic “scourge” Or just read more coverage at Packaging News Source: News – Packaging News More… Tags: legislationlitterSustainability and regulationTop Story Share 0 Tweet […]
Fresh packaging talent sought with apprenticeship
A fresh attempt to attract young talent to the packaging industry is underway with the development of a new professional degree apprenticeship. This story continues at Fresh packaging talent sought with apprenticeship Or just read more coverage at Pack…
Report claims plastic packaging rates overestimated
A report from Eunomia has claimed that the UK overestimates the amount of plastic packaging that gets recycled. This story continues at Report claims plastic packaging rates overestimated Or just read more coverage at Packaging News
Communicate packaging’s benefits says MPMA’s Boyd
The chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association has urged the industry to come together to fight the “demonisation” of packaging. This story continues at Communicate packaging’s benefits says MPMA’s Boyd Or just read mo…
Gove backs straw ban despite warnings from disability group
Britain’s departure from the EU could make it easier to ban plastic straws, according to the Environment Secretary Michael Gove. This story continues at Gove backs straw ban despite warnings from disability group Or just read more coverage at Packaging…