Paul Gander

Paul Gander is a freelance editor and journalist specialising in food processing, ingredients, packaging and packaging technology.

He has worked as a staff and freelance writer and editor on technical and business topics for over 25 years, from assistant editor on Packaging News to editor of an international confectionery industry magazine and later of International Food Ingredients, sister publication to the Food Ingredients Europe show.

Paul has written regularly for Food Manufacture, and online publications including FoodNavigator, NutraIngredients and FeedNavigator, over many years.

He has followed technical themes including automation, line and supply chain optimisation and traceability. On the packaging side, he has put together a quarterly newsletter for an international packaging research association for over 10 years, and contributes regularly to magazines specialising in plastic and metal packaging. He brings knowledge and perspective to discussions about materials sustainability, including plastics, the challenges and solutions around recycling and alternative materials, whether renewable or compostable/biodegradable.

Paul also has extensive experience of technical copywriting for businesses and PR agencies.

Paul can be contacted by telephone +44 (0)20 8671 4308, email, or through the contacts page of this website.