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Print Industry Has Higher Representation of Women, Says BPIF
The print sector has a higher representation of women than is average for UK manufacturing, according to new figures published by the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF).
Will Customers Pay More for Sustainable Packaging?
According to research by Trivium Packaging, 74% of consumers say they are willing to pay more for a product that comes in sustainable packaging, with one-fourth of that willing to…
Why Packaging Colour Matters
Much has been made of the association of particular colours with brands, from Twitter’s bright blue to Facebook’s navy and McDonalds’s iconic yellow arches – but how important is it…
The Print Industry is Struggling to Recruit
Finding skilled production and sales employees is an ongoing struggle for many print houses and agencies, according to a new survey…
Should Packaging Waste Be Taxed?
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced it will be opposing suggestions to tax packaging, with BPF director Barry Turner speaking out against the proposed tax at a policy conference…
Should “Cartonboard” be Added to the Dictionary?
A campaign has been launched to make “cartonboard” an official term after a survey found the term is largely unrecognised by consumers. The campaign, launched in…
CEPI Publishes New Guidelines for Paper Packaging
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has published new recyclability guidelines aimed at helping designers choose more sustainable options for paper packaging…
WHO: “No Evidence” Food Packaging Spreads Covid-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reassured the public that it has seen no evidence that Covid-19 can be spread by food or food packaging. After two cities in China said they…
Should Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic Should Be Tax-Exempt?
Industry figures have called for sustainable alternatives to plastic to be exempt from the UK’s new plastic packaging tax, in a letter to the UK treasury. The Bio-Based and Biodegradable…
Nestle Renews Recyclable Packaging Pledge
Global food and confectionary brand Nestlé has renewed its pledge to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.
The scheme, first announced …
The IPIA Announces Merge with BAPC
UK industry trade body the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has announced that it will be merging with the British Association for Print and Communication (BAPC).The merge is intended to allow both trade …
Scotland’s Print Industry Proves Itself Amidst the Pandemic
Experts within Scotland’s print sector have voiced concerns that the industry has been underappreciated during the UK’s lockdown, arguing that more recognition is needed…