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Osborne Pike develops new look for Sunmagic

Design agency Osborne Pike has redesigned the identity for juice brand Sunmagic The brand has enjoyed steady growth in the in independent sector but is looking to establish itself in

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Design firms draw on Casa Sauza’s heritage to create tequila bottle

Structural packaging consultant Studio Davis has linked up with design agency Osborne Pike to create a distinctive bottle for Beam’s tequila brand Casa Sauza The 750ml Edicion Limitada bottle has

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Walkers crisps unveils new packs

Walkers crisps has introduced new packaging for its main range and references the provenance of ‘Home Grown’ British ingredients A new look has been designed around new positioning, which brand

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Singled out for small portions | Markets

With consumer lifestyles becoming ever more frantic, it’s no surprise that ambient food producers are setting their sights on the single serve portion market. But, asks Simon Clarke, can single-serve

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RDS shows the weigh for the future at IMHX 2013

At the upcoming IMHX 2013, RDS Technology will be exhibiting their range of on-board weighing systems for Forklift trucks – the Liftalert, Liftlog 100 and the Liftlog 100+. These systems

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Henkel and DaniMer form alliance to deliver bio-based hotmelt adhesives

– Alliance to combine Henkel’s expertise in hotmelt adhesives with DaniMer’s biopolymer science expertise – First products to be ready for launch in the first half of 2013 Adhesives company Henkel

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Intelligent packaging sends alerts when food is spoiled

Intelligent food packaging that monitors and records key physical properties and environmental data could be commercially available as early as 2014. Packaging specialist, Bemis, has signed a joint development agreement

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Benson Group creates cartons for dessert products

UK-based carton printer Benson Group has developed cartons for a new range of dessert products featuring Willie’s Chocolate. The company worked with chocolate maker and entrepreneur Willie Harcourt-Cooze and his

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Edale upgrades FL-3 press

Press manufacturer Edale has upgraded its FL-3 label and packaging press A number of new features and options have been added to the press. The next generation FL-3  press is

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Shrink wrapping machine launched by Audion Elektro

A new automatic shrink wrapper has been introduced by Audion Elektro designed to reduce waste and increase capacity The CS Matic is available in two versions – the CS100 and

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Pacepacker installs packing and robot line for Earsham Gravels

Pacepacker Services has built a containerised sack packing and robotic palletising line for Suffolk-based aggregates supplier Earsham Gravels According to Pacepacker, the custom installation, thought to be the first of

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Detector Delivers Assurances to Raw Ingredient Supplier – With Over 100 Tonnes Inspected

A high frequency metal detector from Lock Inspection Systems has successfully assisted one of theUK’s leading raw ingredients suppliers in meeting stringent BRC standards, inspecting over 100 tonnes of ingredients

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Chinese Bottling Equipment makes a breakthrough in the UK

For some time now, at the various trade shows in Europe, there have been exhibition stands promoting Chinese equipment. Possibly some of the reasons for the lack of European bottlers

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KM Packaging Seals the Deal For Australian Food Group

    KM Packaging Seals the Deal For Australian Food Group

After two decades of supplying flexible packaging solutions to an international customer base, KM Packaging Services knows only too well the importance of speed when it comes to winning new

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Tekpak’s flexible high speed case packer automates off-line (WIP) production

January 24, 2013 – Robotic packaging line manufacturer, TekPak, has recently launched an innovative pick and place case packer which is described as a flexible high speed system for vertical case packing

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Chesapeake Further Strengthens its Limerick Plant With Europe’s First Komori GLX 740RP

Chesapeake Limerick, part of Chesapeake’s Pharmaceutical and Healthcare division, is taking delivery of Europe’s first Komori GLX 740RP Carton printing press as part of a Eur4 million investment programme at

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WORLDWIDE LOGISITICS COMPANY MEETS GROWTH IN DEMAND FROM DOT.COM WINE RETAILER WITH AN ENDOLINE AUTOMATED PACKING LINE

An automated packing line, installed by Endoline Machinery, which erects and seals cases containing up to 26,000 bottles of wine per day, has enabled Europa Worldwide Logistics to meet their

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Petainer to invest millions in Swedish PET plant

Plastics packaging firm Petainer Group has announced that it plans to invest millions into its injection moulding plant in Lidkoping, Sweden The firm did not specify how much cash it

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Parker Williams Designs On-Trade Bottle for Ballantine’s Finest

Parker Williams has designed the latest global on-trade bottle for Ballantine’s Finest; the leading whisky brand in Europe, occupying the number one position in 11 countries. The creative design agency

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Suppliers combine to create premium carton for English wine maker

Premium sparkling wine producer Gusbourne Estate has turned to a raft of suppliers to create new boxes Metallic laminated board MirriNor was used and the box was printed by Bradford

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Seda links up with Kabuto for noodle pack switch

Seda UK has teamed up with Kabuto Noodles to revamp its upmarket instant noodles, switching its packaging from plastic to paper pots Kabuto’s range incorporates three flavours: Chicken Ramen, Beef

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Gordian Strapping’s parent firm launches new strapping machines

Basingstoke-based Gordian Strapping has announced that its parent company Strapack has launched two new RQ-8 automatic strapping machine models Strapping machines manufacturer Strapack is celebrating its eightieth anniversary this year.

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Austrian cereals brand invests in x-ray inspection kits from Ishida

Austrian cereals brand Bioquelle has invested in x-ray inspection systems from Ishida Europe The firm said its new x-ray inspection

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SIG Combibloc invests in new kit in Brazil

SIG Combibloc has invested in a new extrusion line at its Paraná plant in Brazil In 2011, the company’s first

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Chesapeake continues kit spend with Komori first in Limerick

Chesapeake Limerick is to take delivery of Europe’s first Komori carton printing press as part of a €4m investment programme

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STAND OUT WITH TENZA’S STAND UP POUCHES

Tenza Technologies Ltd, leading UK manufacturer and supplier of self-adhesive and other speciality packaging products, now offers innovative, pre-formed Stand

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Ardagh Group to Expand US Operations With €1.3 Billion Acquisition

  Ardagh Group to Expand US Operations With €1.3 Billion Acquisition

Ardagh Group, a global leader in glass and metal packaging solutions, has entered into exclusive negotiations to purchase Verallia North

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HP, Du Pont and others descend on Print Innovations

A number of well-known firms, including HP and Du Pont, will be demonstrating their products at next year’s Packaging Innovations

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P&G and Unilever to headline Packaging Innovations conference

A variety of major brands, including Unilever, Procter & Gamble and SABMiller, will be participating in a two-day conference at

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Print debate to be highlight at Packaging Innovations

Show organiser easyFairs has announced that it will be bringing two new initiatives to this year’s Packaging Innovations show This

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Contract packers to showcase new products at Birmingham’s NEC

A wide range of contract packing firms will be showcasing new products at next month’s Contract Pack 2013 at the

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Bell Packaging to launch Jetbox division at Packaging Innovations

Bell Packaging is to unveil what it says is a completely new concept in the production of fibreboard boxes at

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Measom Freer Are On The Move at easyFairs

With sales through their Ecommerce website now well established, Measom Freer have launched tablet computer and smartphone versions of their

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Packaging Automation helps create new opportunities for Beacon Foods with pot filling line

When Edward Gough MD at Beacon foods, the UK’s leading specialist producer of roasted and char grilled vegetables and fruit

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Sealed Air offers protection for Nasa’s cargo

Sealed Air has announced that it has helped to protect Nasa’s cargo with its packs According to the US-based protective

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Huhtamaki adopts 100% PEFC board ahead of new EU Timber Regulations

Finnish foodservice packaging group Huhtamaki is adopting 100% use of PEFC certified paperboard throughout its UK manufacturing ahead of the

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Ardagh to acquire Verallia North America for $1.7bn

Ardagh Group has made an offer of $1.7bn (€1.275 billion) to acquire Verallia North America from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. In

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Luxury products to fuel glass demand in next decade, study finds

Glass will be the packaging material of choice for any company wishing to portray their product as an image of

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BPF: Food waste report highlights important role of plastic packaging

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ report on food waste has highlighted the important role plastics packaging plays in preventing food

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Chesapeake further strengthens its Limerick plant with Europe’s first Komori GLX 740RP

Chesapeake Limerick, part of Chesapeake’s Pharmaceutical and Healthcare division, is taking delivery of Europe’s first Komori GLX 740RP Carton printing

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LBD creates new look for Clarks maple syrup

Leahy Brand Design (LBD) has created a new look for maple syrup brand Clarks The newly designed packaging was launched

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CASE FOR BLU-ROBOT STACKS UP AT UK MALTSTER

The secret of success in virtually any business is delivering what customers want, and at Thomas Fawcett & Sons, investing

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Spiroflow to Have Working Flexible Screw Conveyors at GULFOOD 2013

Spiroflow will exhibit working examples of their Flexible Screw Conveyors. Flexible Screw Conveyors are just one product from a portfolio

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Tray sealer matches fruit packer’s needs

E. Oldroyd and Sons, producer and packer of fruit and vegetables needed to increase capacity to cope with the demand

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Kliklok Forms Alliance With Smurfit Kappa

In a move to strengthen its position as a world leader in the design and manufacture of cartoning machinery, Kliklok

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Innovation Award to Skanem For Superpeel Label

Skanem was recently awarded the ‘2012 Oriflame Supplier Award for Best Innovation Initiative’ for the Superpeel single ply solution. The

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Pearlfisher Creates Identity and Packaging For Waitrose LOVE life Prep & Portion Kitchen Range

  Pearlfisher Creates Identity and Packaging For Waitrose LOVE life Prep & Portion Kitchen Range

Following the creation of the Waitrose LOVE life brand (launched in June 2011), Pearlfisher has created the name, tone of

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CS Labels buys fifth Xeikon press

It announced that it purchased a new Xeikon 3500 wide format digital label printing solution. The arrival of the new

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A Breakthrough in Lidding Technology From KM Packaging

  A Breakthrough in Lidding Technology From KM Packaging

KM Packaging Services has achieved a major breakthrough in packaging for ambient ready meals containing uncooked meat, vegetables and sauces.

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Great Vision from AutoCoding Systems at Dairy Crest, Davidstow

AutoCoding Systems and Dairy Crest, Davidstow are no strangers when it comes to developing applications to meet specific requirements.  They

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Schenck Process – The Global Expert in Materials Handling

Known globally for the quality of its products and capabilities, Schenck Process provides food manufacturers with total engineering solutions in

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Pro2Pac 2013 Set to be Biggest Edition Yet – 17th–20th March 2013, London ExCeL

  Pro2Pac 2013 Set to be Biggest Edition Yet – 17th–20th March 2013, London ExCeL

Pro2Pac is returning with a new look, a new layout and the same continued commitment to showcasing the latest innovations

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Mobile Sample Monitoring of Protective Gas Packaging

Less need for sample gas, measurement of the gas pressure in the packaging and a brighter and more brilliant display:

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Matcon Gulfood 2013 Exhibition Preview

Matcon is a market leading organisation who specialise in providing “Lean” solutions for the handling and processing of powders, granules,

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