How to reduce packaging this Christmas
Do you ever feel guilty about the amount of waste packaging created on Christmas Day or are you just fed up with the extra bags of rubbish waiting for the…
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…
Packaging Review – Fortnum and Mason Loose Leaf Tea Caddy
Fortnum and Mason loose leaf tea caddy Under normal operating conditions I can’t last for more than a couple of hours without a cup of tea. I also love a…
Summer 2019 Update
Hope you are OK, and enjoying the summer it’s been a while! The trouble with being a single-person operation is that communications can be a bit me, me, me, which…
The North of England Packaging Society Spring Social 3rd April 2019
The Adelphi Hotel Leeds. Picture from Wiki Commons Our next event is a Networking Social on 3rd April at the wonderful Adelphi in Leeds (just round the corner from Asda…
North of England Packaging Society – Autumn Social 8th Nov Leeds
The Adelphi Hotel Leeds. Picture from Wiki Commons I'm happy to let you know that the North of England Packaging Society will be having a social on Thursday 8th Nov…
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…