Limerick Packaging has announced that it is now FSC accredited. “This was always going to be our next goal following ISO9001:2008 accreditation,” explains Sales Director, Mike Boland. “We have always
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The Scottish Salmon Company has become the first salmon producer in the UK to secure full GGN licensing, an international consumer labelling scheme which guarantees the quality of production and
Accordingly to heat sealing specialists Proseal, a combination of new product development and competition in the convenience foods market puts pressure on machinery suppliers to provide solutions that maximise speed
In the ever demanding vegetable packing industry companies are always looking to increase margins by reducing the amount of waste while improving the quality of the product supplied to the
AutoCoding Systems, software specialist in packaging device automation and data integrity, has announced the appointment of Graeme Hartley (pictured) as Business Development Manager covering the North of England and Scotland.
By James Clark, MPS VP Global Sales – Drinks Packaging plays an important role in underlying the value of a brand and in promoting a brand to new and established
TASI TEST represents a new force in the packaging leak detection market by combining 3 top industry players, ALPS, Bonfiglioli and Sepha to provide an unrivalled range of solutions across
The Pott’s Brewery in Oelde, Westphalia, is synonymous with swing-stopper bottles and also demonstrates this expertise when it comes to contract-bottling for beer and beer-based mixed drinks. To upgrade the
Ichiban UK has invested in automation to ensure compliance with retailers’ codes of practice. The OAL system has prevented label and packaging errors that can result in substantial fines and
Sustainability is the capacity to endure. Engineered Sustainability™ by Rexnord is a product program to help you design durable conveyor systems with components that guarantee optimal product handling without compromising
AmbaFlex is the partner for customised material handling systems based on spiral conveying technology! Its unique SpiralVeyor® is used in a wide range of markets and applications for vertical transportation,
The UK Government’s environment minister, Theresa Coffey, has indicated that a 5p levy on coffee cups proposed by the Liberal Democrats would not be implemented, saying that coffee chains are
The UK’s latest innovations in processing and packaging machinery, materials, containers and packaging design solutions were on show at the PPMA Total Show 2016, which returned to the Birmingham NEC
Innovia Films has expanded its range of easy-to-open food packaging film range to include heavy duty, high barrier and snap wrap options. The portfolio of peelable Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)
An unlikely collaboration between can-maker, Ball, and Belgian chocolate brand, Ovidias, will see the latter bringing its novel packaging concept to the commercial market. Ovidias are set to package its
Peelfit, a new proprietary metal can designed specifically for the dry food market, has been launched by Crown Food Europe. Manufactured in the UK, Peelfit addresses demands for greater convenience,
South African grape supplier Karsten Group has introduced new heat-sealing equipment that will keep costs down while protecting the environment. The twin lane machine is capable of sealing up to
Knutsford-based Packaging Automation has been recognised for its green credentials after being selected as a winner of a new environmental award. Packaging Automation, who manufacture innovative, versatile and cost effective
Holfeld Plastics knows the value of sustainable packaging in the meat industry. Their VSP range has recently been extended taking into account portion size, sustainability, good looks and freshness. With consumers
The Food and Drink Federation has pledged to reduce the carbon emissions of manufacturers in the industry by 55% by 2025. The group, which has hailed its previous sustainability efforts,
As the pound continues to weaken following the UK’s decision to leave the EU, fears are spreading that the price of packaging could rise significantly. South African paper packaging giant
The news has emerged that Spanish giant Saica Group are set to acquire Irish-owned Americk Packaging Group for an undisclosed fee. Americk consists of six manufacturing sites across Ireland and
Packaging supplier Cepac are investing £1 million on expanding its site and digital operation in Doncaster, England. The project is
One of Russia’s most popular beer brands, Baltika 3, is set to get a facelift with a new bottle design
Clare-based Cup Print has entered into a deal with Frugalpac to install a new packaging machine to produce the UK
Heat sealing specialists Proseal has played a key supporting role in the development of the new production facilities at 2
Pacepacker Services is teaming up with renowned equipment manufacturer and training provider Festo, to offer Automation Awareness Workshops for its
Coca-Cola HBC has published a series of seven targets to build on their initial sustainability commitments for 2020. One of
Luxembourg-based glass container manufacturer Ardagh Group has designed and produced a new limited edition bottle for vodka brand, Absolut. The
The packaging for UK-based Snact’s range of fruit jerky snacks has been redesigned by TIPA, with the orange peel-like decomposition
Food packaging manufacturer Boran-Mopack has created 10 new jobs with their £2.4 million investment as part of an export growth
PepsiCo are set to face a lawsuit in the US relating to its marketing of its Naked Juice range. They
At the FachPack 2016, Schubert unveiled its new Flowmodul solution. The eighth system component in the packaging machinery manufacturer’s portfolio
Egemin Automation will soon start with the construction of a new automated high-bay warehouse for Belgian snack food producer Poco
FFP’s second high-temperature packaging seminar brought together delegates from major retailers and food producers across every protein category. Ovenable packaging
With an automated solution from Cabinplant, the future of sausage packing is flexible, gentle and precise. Tales of manufacturers that pay
The new design of Carlsberg’s Green Fiber Bottle was revealed today, as 500 business leaders joined the Sustainable Brands community
Italian company Sacmi is to provide its labelling solution to an undisclosed multinational bottler from the US. As part of the deal, Sacmi will
Sustainable packaging developer Tipa has announced its exclusive UK brand partnership with Snact, a social enterprise making snacks from surplus product.
Mondi, the international packaging and paper group, has enhanced its European consumer goods packaging capabilities through upgrades to its innovative
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment UK has reported that beverage carton recycling is continuing to grow across
In 2016 many beer brands started the process of updating their labels and online information platforms and, by the end
Serbia-based bottler Planinka has selected a complete polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottling line from Sidel for its Prolom Voda mineral water
Italian bioplastics company Novamont is calling on the foodservice industry to invest in compostable biodegradable bioplastics. Adding to the recent media
Christian Traumann, CFO of MULTIVAC, and Ivaylo Dimitrov, Managing Director of MULTIVAC Bulgaria Production, gave the starting signal for the
A recent consumer study commissioned by Bemis, a European market leader in flexible packaging for meat and cheese, found that
At its 2016 edition, ALL4PACK Paris, the international reference trade event for the packaging and intralogistics sector, will be offering an
This year’s Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London had it all, with speakers from the House of Commons to the
Exclusive findings of a major European survey commissioned by ALL4PACK Paris and conducted by ObSoCo
With 4 months to go before its opening, ALL4PACK Paris – the leading tradeshow for the EMEA zone in the packaging
Packaging specialists Crown have developed a new scanning system that assigns every package a unique and singular identity quick response code.
Packaging manufacturer Parkside (Normanton, UK) took home bronze in the food category of the Starpack Industry Awards for its flexible
KM Packaging Services Ltd has extended its range of market-leading pre-made pouches in response to the growing demand within both
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Kirchberg is set to launch new tactile packaging solutions at the FachPack trade show to be held in
In the beverage sector, the packaging industry has to kill two birds with one stone. Firstly, consumers expect individually designed
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