Will You Make Your Next Trade Show Visit Zero-Waste?
An important part of the calendar for packaging professionals is attending trade shows. it gives us a good opportunity to catch up with our industry colleagues, find out what is…
Networking for Packaging Professionals in the North of England
Northern Packaging Professionals! If you're anything like me, you'll enjoy meeting up with industry colleagues at packaging shows and events, but find that living in the North of England it…
Classic Packaging – The Body Shop Boston
It is hard to describe exactly how exciting The Body Shop was when my school friends and I first discovered it as teenagers in the 80s. Up until that point…
How to use Packaging to Grow Sales – Henderson’s Relish
Henderson’s Relish is a dark, spicy table sauce which has been produced in Sheffield since 1885. Although much loved in its home city, up until a few years ago it…
Retailer Own Brand – What You Need to Know About Packaging
If your company plans to supply products into Retailer Own Brand (or Private Label) and you are responsible for packaging, then this blog is for you. Below is an essential…
The Big Plastics Debate – Who Won?
The Packaging Innovations show at the NEC, held at the end of February could, at a pinch, be described as the Glastonbury of the packaging world. Alongside supplier exhibits, there…
How to Find a Packaging Supplier
A Beginners’ Guide. Whatever format of packaging component you are looking for; printed or unprinted, cartons, bottles, flexibles or rigid plastics etc, finding the right supplier isn’t always easy. Whether…
Nov 2017 – Garçon Wines, BBIC and Instagram
Garçon Wines I’m delighted to have been included in the BarnsleyBIC autumn newspaper Business Matters with an article on my work with the fabulous Garçon Wines. The newspaper is available…