QR codes powered by GS1 - putting theory into practice
This podcast explores the growing adoption of GS1 QR codes and their impact on businesses and packaging. Join industry experts from GS1, Tesco and Domino Printing Sciences as they break down the benefits—such as supply chain visibility, sustainability, waste reduction, authentication, traceability, and consumer engagement—whilst also addressing practical considerations for packaging suppliers and manufacturers. From managing variable data, adapting packaging design and the process required to integrate a GS1 coding solution into the production environment.
8 Dec 2025
Moving away from Nitrocellulose in the inks and coatings market
Nitrocellulose has long been a staple in the production of solvent-based inks and coatings, offering excellent formulation, printing and application performance. It does, however, present some challenges in terms of recyclability. Join Dr Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director for Sustainability at Sun Chemical, as we dive into how the evolving packaging sustainability landscape impacts nitrocellulose containing products, and what alternatives are available.
8 Oct 2025
Sun Chemical
30 Jul 2025
The latest episode of PackTalk is now live - July news update!
From the government’s Spending Review, to ‘real terms’ cut in DEFRA’s budget, refill schemes, chemicals in food packaging, EPR base fees and Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.
4 Jun 2025
Packaging News Pack Talk June 2025
Packaging News commercial director Paul Davis interviews editor Waqas Qureshi about significant news stories, including EPR, UK DMO, Amazon, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Packaging News events.
7 Mar 2025
The International Women’s Day Podcast
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.
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.
4 Sept 2024
The Packaging News Podcast | Episode 5 – London Packaging Week
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.
12 Jun 2024
The Packaging News Podcast | Episode 4 – Sun Chemical on Sustainability within the food safe packaging market
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.
30 Jun 2023
Packaging News Podcast Episode 3 - Waste management - in conversation with Corin Williams, MRW editor. Live recording
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.
28 Mar 2023
Packaging News Podcast Episode 2 - The Plastic Packaging Tax
PN editor Philip Chadwick talks to RECOUP's Tom McBeth about the impact the Plastic Packaging Tax has had on the UK supply chain.
26 Jan 2023
Packaging News Podcast Episode 1 - Guest OPRL’s Alice Harlock
The Premier Episode of the Packaging News Podcast produced by Packaging News Magazine - Hosted by Editor Philip Chadwick - Guest OPRL's Alice Harlock
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