With Industry 4.0 becoming a major topic in the meat industry, at IFFA 2016 the CSB group of companies will present software, image processing and automation solutions for the production
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- Scottish start-up aims to peel back plastic use with onion skin packaging A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products – a...
- Huhtamaki expands its capacity for fiber lid production to Lurgan, Northern Ireland Sustainable packaging company Huhtamaki has begun production of molded fiber drinks lids at its Lurgan, County Armagh, site. The lids, used for both hot and cold disposable cups, are fully...
- The 2024 PPMA Show is hailed a huge success The PPMA Show, the UK’s leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success. Established more...
- The 2024 PPMA Show is fast approaching For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This event, between 24-26 September at the NEC in Birmingham, is...
- Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Ballymount, Dublin. Installed last year...
Can maker Rexam has collaborated with Czech energy drinks brand Big Shock to create a range of limited-edition can designs to celebrate the brand’s sponsorship of the Trabant Expedition, the
AIMPLAS is holding on 26 and 27 April an international meeting, where they will be tackled the future of plastic materials and the latest innovations of sectors such as medicine,
The print, packaging and supply chain company’s administration assistant Nicole Degnan has enrolled on a Level 3, Print Administration Modern Apprenticeship and trainee printer Craig Reid has signed up to
Inspired by the trend for authentic American cooking, Homepride’s new All American Sticky Sauce range provides a quick, easy and delicious coating ideal for chicken, ribs, sausages and chops. Robot
A growing trend of ‘flexitarianism’ is driving a change in packaging, according to director of innovation at LINPAC, Alan Davey. Flexitarians are ‘flexible vegetarians’ who have a meat free meal
Brand and packaging experts Sun Branding Solutions have launched a bespoke product management software system called SUNrise with the aim to make getting products to market quicker and easier. The
Leicester-based flexible packaging company, Clifton Packaging has seen continued growth year on year, and has bought a Comexi Pro Slit S2 DT Slitter, an SC3000 Super Combi Nordmeccanica Laminator and the Uteco Crystal
In the beer and beverage industries, the oxygen (O2) content is extremely important to both product quality and taste. Excess O2 can compromise the flavor stability and lead to significantly reduced product
New absorbent fruit pad technology from Sirane which uses anti-microbials to extend the shelf-life of soft and delicate fruit proved a huge draw at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week.
Irish plastic packaging company Quinn Packaging has announced plans to invest over €3 million in a new PET sheet extrusion line. The investment is part of the company’s strategy to
Premier Foods owned Ambrosia has unveiled its latest addition to its family – “Ambrosia Frozen Custard.” Scheduled to hit the shelves later this week, the brand identity has been developed
Flavoured water brand Perfectly Clear has launched a range of four-bottle multipacks in three of its most popular flavours, in response to consumer demand. The sugar-free flavoured spring water, made and
Latching on to the Valentine’s theme, the limited edition Pink Lady apple packaging has been designed to boost sales and brand awareness this weekend. The Asda promotion is in conjunction
KuR Kunststoff, Oerlemans Plastics, and BK Pac have collaborated to introduce a product line to promote the use of bio-based plastics in sustainable foodstuffs film packaging. The product line is
Knutsford based Packaging Automation (PA) the leading manufacturer and exporter of specialist food packaging machinery received national recognition for its long established apprenticeship scheme this week when employee electrical engineer
Freshseal, the latest pack format for tomato, berry and fresh produce packing is now available in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Developed jointly by an Anglo Canadian partnership this technology
Kliklok has won another order to supply two more JR carton forming machine customer for Heilmann in Germany, to erect tapered trays made from biodegradable & recycled board, packing fruit
Kent-based speciality paper and cartonboard supplier, Chapelton, has underlined the high environmental benefits of using non-harmful chemical free grease resistant packaging. In particular seeking advice from knowledgeable distributors, merchants and
The technical advantages of the new VTI 640 vertical bagger, designed by ULMA for the packing of a wide variety of food products, will be unveiled for the first time
An SME producing fresh vegetarian foods has doubled its capacity since semi-automating its production facility with Endoline Machinery. Putting automation down to “simple arithmetic” the owner of Ramona’s Kitchen –
The managing director of Tennent Caledonian, Alastair Campbell, said the Scottish drinks giant wanted to extend its commitment to promote
The Tesa Lift & Reseal pack can be used with a wide range of products and pack sizes, from small,
Based in the Outer Hebrides, the distillery has to address issues such as excessive weight bearing and an unusually long
The 10-piece Blanco Collection is a mix of white and clear packaging and labels – inspired by casual dining and
Perrier Jouët has partnered with packaging innovator Dapy Paris to develop new electroluminescent labels for its bottles of champagne. Perrier
Vinegar brand Sarson’s has launched a limited-edition retro bottle for “chip lovers”, which will be adorned by the brand’s vinegar-loving
Chinese company Yake Food, a leader in the country’s confectionery industry, has entered the mineral water market with a new
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has for the first time brought beverage straws under its regulation. A recently published
Carton giant Tetra Pak has announced that it expects to deliver more than 100 million packs of Tetra Rex to
Anheuser-Busch has partnered with coatings and sealants manufacturer Actega to provide PVC-free bottle closure for the brewer to use in
Having previously created the visual identity for UK healthy children’s food brand, Little Dish when it launched in 2006, Pearlfisher
Kelly joins ACE UK from Palm Recycling, where she was business development director, and has 30 years’ experience in the
The trend for packages in the food and beverage industry towards the use of lighter and more delicate packaging materials
Pesto brand Sacla has updated its brand identity to coincide with its 25th anniversary in the UK next month. The new-look
The partnership with G3 Enterprises, who offer the wine and spirits industry quality packaging and supply chain solutions across the
Sesotec is one of the world’s leading suppliers of machines and systems for product inspection and product sorting. At the
The Two-in-One biscuit packaging system is to receive the WorldStar 2016 packaging award. The award is presented annually by the
Part of the flexibles division of the Americk Packaging Group, ASP Flexibles is one of the fastest growing packaging suppliers
Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Christine Tacon found that Britain’s biggest retailer had an endemic culture of making unilateral deductions from
Leading print and packaging business, Qualvis, has created a new range of packs for healthy snacking brand, BEAR. The packs,
The value of shrink film packaging for beverage multipacks is projected to reach more than $2.5bn by 2020, according to
Packaging and print consultancy SaucePM has developed a new concept within drinks packaging – an ergonomically shaped aluminium can. The
Oculto, the unique tequila barrel-aged blend of beer and lager, has showcased two new interactive packaging innovations – including an
Fresh food packaging manufacturer LINPAC and partner company Infia, a global leader in fresh fruit and vegetable packaging, will be
Coca-Cola Enterprises has invested in its Coca-Cola Zero range, launching the cherry flavour in single packs of 330ml and 500ml
Packaging Innovations, the UK’s leading packaging event, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 24 & 25 February 2016, alongside Empack and
Canlubang, 60 km away from Manila: this was the plant chosen by the Coca-Cola Femsa giant to install the world’s
Kuraray’s EVAL™ and PLANTIC™ technologies business will be exhibiting at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) Show in Atlanta,
Packaging decisions are driven by consumer perceptions and lifestyle requirements, according to the conclusions of a new report. Consumers tend
Crown Aerosols and Specialty Packaging Europe will showcase its newly developed capability to incorporate LED lighting into product packaging at
UK-based juice, vitamin water and iced tea packer Fielding Dairies has upgraded its packaging line with the installation of a
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