Australia
British/Australian freelance writer living in Brisbane.
Contact: karenmckenzie@candoconsultants.com
For most of us, packaging that is difficult to open is a minor inconvenience. A tight jar lid or a tray of vacuum-packed meat is something we manage without a second thought. For the older generation, or people with disabilities, being unable to open essentials such as food and medicine is much more than a minor frustration – it also significantly impacts wellbeing
Karen McKenzie takes a look at how the can shortage is threatening craft brewers and small-batch suppliers.
Karen McKenzie looks at a commonly used scam targeting the winemaking industry as fraudsters purporting to work for genuine wine companies use identity theft to fleece producers.
A special feature for Canmaking News by Karen McKenzie examines requirements for aluminium packaging in new and exciting markets.
Karen McKenzie examines how the industry must move the debate from the recyclability of metal to consumer-driven issues of emissions and carbon footprint.
Karen McKenzie considers the importance, ethics and structure of marketing in these unprecedented times of global crisis