Micro-perforated lidding films for soft fruits

THE research and development team at TCL Packaging has developed new micro-perforated printed lidding films to create optimum conditions for soft fruit. The films permit precise gas and...
The new technology at Linpac can clean 30,000 trays every single day.

Linpac awash with clean-up capacity

LINPAC Services has boosted its tray and bulk container washing capacity by investing in new technology at its Tamworth site. The two new machines –...

Saving our humble spud

The plight of British potatoes has been well documented in recent years, with UK growers facing challenging times. Pacepacker Services, along with the Potato...

Packaging Innovations offers a glimpse into the future

INNOVATION, sustainability and digitisation are all set to feature high on the agenda at this year’s Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print event. Over 300 exhibitors...

Minebea Intec outlines challenges and solutions for bakery goods production

MINEBEA Intec has revealed details of the manufacturer's solutions for the fast-growing bakery sector. The challenges posed by this segment include trends like consumers’ desire...

Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?

Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
Erema’s Corema system can turn plastic recyclate into a filtered melt which then goes directly to a co-rotating twin-screw extruder

Plastics recycling progress

While the plastics industry traditionally gave little thought to recycling, by 1991 the issue had moved into the spotlight with the emergence of new...

Alternatives to plastic packaging in food and drink

ADVERTORIAL Plastic was invented a little over a century ago, but it has quickly become ubiquitous globally with 8.3 billion metric tons created since its...

A healthy turnout expected in Birmingham for Med-Tech Innovation Expo

DEDICATED medical device design and manufacturing technology event, Med-Tech Innovation Expo, is back for 2019 and will be setting up shop in Birmingham for...

Global One-Pak enjoys record breaking year

Innovative packaging provider Global One-Pak (GOP) has revealed that 2014 was the most successful in the company’s 12 year history, with a massive 25%...