As the UK Government aims to eliminate avoidable waste with the announcement of its 25-Year Environmental Plan, Mintel research reveals that Britain’s coffee shop drinkers are happy to do their
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Advanced Dynamics Ltd, one of the UK’s leading packaging and labelling equipment suppliers, has crowned a highly successful trading year with a significant investment totalling £500,000 in expanded premises, extended
Information currently provided online and on-pack on the contents of food and drink products is not sufficient, according to consumers in EMEA. New research conducted on behalf of leading global
RPC Kutenholz has extended its market-leading Thermic Ultra range of jars with the addition of a new standard size. Aimed at the retail sector, the 500ml polypropylene jar with 80mm
A major investment of over £300,000 by Frip Finishing in pick and place window technology has further extended the range of packaging services available to its carton customers, reinforcing the
GEA has strengthened its market position as a total solutions provider in the beverage processing industry by finalising the acquisition of the Slovenian machine manufacturer VIPOLL in January 2018. VIPOLL
Reinforcing its commitment to an ambitious growth strategy, Needham Coding – part of The Needham Group – has launched the ‘S’ series of drop-on-demand inkjet printers. The new range has
The latest single malt in Glenfiddich’s acclaimed Experimental Series of innovative new whiskies – Winter Storm – which is intensified in ice wine casks is being presented in a stunning
Black + Blum, the award-winning London-based design company, has launched a new sustainably designed dual-purpose water bottle on Kickstarter. The Eau Good Duo, made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester, is the
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry over the coming year. In 2018: Packaging will play a pivotal role in
Whether fresh milk, yoghurt or fruit juice, the market for aseptically filled beverages is growing. The flip side of the coin: Food manufacturers have to be even more consistent in
When it comes to job creation, automation divides opinion. The mantra of “work smarter rather than harder” has never been more relevant to manufacturing, given the 21st century desire for
Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 28 February-1 March 2018, and is set to be the most innovative show to date. With over 290 exhibitors already
Resource efficiency will be the primary focus of Anuga FoodTec 2018, the leading international supplier fair for the food and beverage industry, which will be held in Cologne, Germany from
Sidel has introduced the versatile Aseptic Combi Predis, a new solution that can produce aseptically both still beverages and carbonated soft drinks in PET bottles. This results in a high
GEA has launched the latest generation of aseptic filling technology: the Fillstar CX EVO. This multi-functional system provides beverage industry customers with the capacity to seamlessly switch between different types of
Coca-Cola has teamed up with Ardagh to create a most eye-catching packaging presentation for its limited edition Star Wars: The Last Jedi Coca-Cola Zero Sugar bottles. Each 25cl shaped aluminium bottle
The EfficiencyManager from Klüber Lubrication, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of speciality lubricants, provides companies with a comprehensive overview of all the machines and equipment relevant to the production process,
Tray sealing specialist Proseal has launched a new website, specifically designed to help visitors identify the best solution for their sealing requirements. The easy-to-navigate site includes two special sections to
An innovative spoon-in-the-lid from RPC Superfos for its popular 75mm container is guaranteed to make yogurts, desserts and other dairy products stand out from the crowd. The new solution is
British family cider maker, Thatchers Cider, has contracted Middleton Engineering to supply and install an 80 tonne baler and slider-bed feed conveyor at its Myrtle Farm cider mill in Somerset, to compact and
Stand-up pouches (SUPs) is now one of the fastest growing flexible packaging formats with global demand expected to pass 90 billion units in 2017, according to a newly published report from
Ryvita, the original Rye crispbread, is relaunching with a new look. The vibrant and eye-catching packaging design was created by award-winning branding
The shelf-life and freshness of a pie, along with most other confections and snacks, is mainly a factor of the
Bradman Lake Group is participating at the ProSweets show being held at Cologne, Germany on January 28-31, 2018, where visitors
James Drake-Brockman, Divisional Director of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print, the UK’s most renowned packaging shows, talks about plans for the event’s highly anticipated
Manufacturers and brand owners are under immense pressure to repeatedly produce conforming, high quality, safe and well-presented packaged food to
Regional French dairy producer Duo Lozère has selected RPC Bebo Bouxwiller to supply the packaging for the company’s high quality
The Sigpack VPF (Vertical Platform for Flat Pouches), the first freely scalable flat pouch machine from Bosch, has been honoured
Coding and marking specialist Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) is further strengthening its range of customer support services with the opening
The increasingly thoughtful and mindful consumer will continue to catalyze changes in the way that companies produce, package and label
Tonejet, the only manufacturer of advanced electro-static drop-on-demand digital print engines, and Rockwell Automation, the world’s leading company dedicated to industrial
UK premium pet food brand Nineteen87, which boasts fresh, baked and natural ingredients, has launched with packaging, website, advertising and POS
A new edition of Tetra Pak’s Orange Book is now available free online. Alongside the latest technologies and consumer insights,
Coonlocken Ltd, an Irish convenience packaging supplier, is making it their mission to make on-the-go snacking easier for busy consumers
The Coca-Cola Company in Western Europe and Coca-Cola European Partners have launched their first ever joint Sustainability Action Plan for
Following the recent merger between Nottinghamshire-based Mercury Packaging and CPS Flexibles in Leicester, the combined companies are now announcing a
Tetra Pak has launched the Tetra Fino® Aseptic 100 Ultra MiM, a new package that offers an opportunity for customers
Scottish premium drinks industry supplier McLaren Packaging has invested £3 million in the construction of a new facility in Stirling
Gebo Cermex, part of the Sidel Group and world leader in packaging line engineering and material handling solutions, has recently
Feel Good Drinks, the 100% natural brand owned by Nichols plc, has been listed by Costa Coffee, Café Nero and
Tna has launched the tna ropac® 5, a ground-breaking, ultra-high-speed case packer for flexible bags that is capable of industry-leading speeds of up to
Frugalpac, creators of the first recyclable coffee cup, continues its mission to make significant improvements in the recycling rates of
Leading food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC (Klöckner Pentaplast) has collaborated with meat processor, Dunbia, to introduce a convenient ‘quick roast’ joint
Premium spirits label manufacturers, The Label Makers, have recently created a new look label for a home-grown artisan small batch
Goplasticpallets.com has used the power of visual storytelling to take its ‘Leave the wood’ campaign to the next level by
Fresh food packaging manufacturer LINPAC is to unveil a premium range of EPS solutions for fast food retailers and caterers
Wagg Foods, a leading producer of high-quality pet food, has increased its OEE efficiency by 30%, secured its packaging lines
Kasih Food Production Co, a leading food production company in Jordan, has unveiled a new range of hummus products in
Operations at Valio’s new whey powder factory started gradually in Autumn 2014. The main goal was to build a fully
As a growing business Packaging Automation know how important it is to keep cash within the business and how hard
Belvoir Fruit Farms is getting into festive mood with a limited-edition Christmas label for their popular Elderflower Pressé. The jolly,
Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) Professional has unveiled a fresh, new brand positioning for Kenco The Coffee Company, complete with a
A new film from APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has been launched to highlight the unique
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