QR codes powered by GS1 - putting theory into practice

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.

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.

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.

Packaging News Pack Talk June 2025

PackTalk In the second episode of PackTalk, Packaging News commercial director Paul Davis speaks to editor Waqas Qureshi about important news stories covered online & in the magazine, from EPR, UK  DMO, Amazon, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Packaging News events.

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.