All articles by Ryan Ellington

How a country in economic turmoil is still ripe for packaging investors

For businesses in the field of large-scale manufacturing, a critical factor that determines their future and success is a key…
What smart labels can do for food waste reduction

Food waste is a global issue with governments, environmental agencies and businesses looking at ways to reduce it. Oli-Tec CEO…
Eradicating plastics with folding cartons

The worldwide focus on environmental wellbeing means the role packaging plays has never been more important. The UK plastic packaging…
The key trends moulding the future of packaging

As we move forward from the global pandemic the packaging industry has evolved to adapt to consumers’ new attitudes as…
The packaging company taking strides towards net zero

Drinks manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facility, The Park, sends no waste to landfill and uses 100% renewable energy, with half…

Interview: Tjoapack CEO on expansion and agility within the packaging supply chain

Tjoapack’s CEO, Dexter Tjoa, speaks to Packaging Gateway’s Ryan Ellington about the company’s recent US$10.4m (EUR10m) Netherlands plant expansion to…
INTERVIEW: Jones Healthcare’s fresh approach to pharma packaging

The global pharmaceutical packaging market was valued at US$100.9bn in 2020 and is forecast to reach US$267.4bn by 2027, according…
Good plastics v alternative packaging materials

The jury is out on what is the best packaging materials for packaging products, according to a survey conducted by…
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the packaging industry

Five months ago (24 February) Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine, affecting many livelihoods, businesses and sectors across the…
Why ‘big laundry’ has an even bigger problem with plastic

Nearly all households in the UK buy laundry products; we all need to wash our clothes regularly. This equates to…