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Sustainable packaging platform, ecoporium by Ball & Doggett, has launched its latest conversation with MCC Global and Australia.

Interviewed by Zaidee Jackson, national business development manager – Sustainable Packaging at Ball & Doggett, MCC’s Dr Stijn Billiet, VP Global Sustainability and Michael Patterson, national sales director discuss the company’s focus on developing consumer-driven innovation and sustainable packaging solutions.

The duo share insights on how MCC Global and Australian operations view the world of labels.

A range of topics are explored, including:
• The process of developing a sustainable label solution for a customer
• What is better, compostable or recycle?
• Global supply chains, innovations, trends and technology
• Customers’ priorities in terms if sustainable strategies and labels – How MCC is navigating this conversation with their customers in terms of government legislations.

Take a listen here

 

Food & Drink Business

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