Recovering high value products helps food factories maximise returns

By Matt Hale, International Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers When processing any kind of remotely viscous food product it is inevitable that a certain amount...

Winning the wireless wager

By Jonathan Wilkins, marketing manager of European Automation Imagine a world where all electrical and electronic devices are connected together using a wireless link. It’s called...

Narrowing the gap: manufacturer sees scope for UK growth

South African-headquartered Narrowtex is looking to grow its presence in the UK market through the company’s selection of narrow fabrics. Chris Fell, general manager,...
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Carbon debate takes centre stage at NEC

ANOTHER successful Packaging Innovations exhibition is in the books. Taking place in late February in Birmingham, just before coronavirus wreaked havoc with trade shows across the UK and beyond, more than 300 exhibitors showed off their latest solutions and innovations at the busy event.

Collaboration and innovation are vital to reducing food waste

With food and drink manufacturers under more pressure than ever before to reduce waste, Resource Efficient Scotland held a special event at Edinburgh Zoo...
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Diageo investment about to bear fruit

Drinks giant’s Scottish operation gears up for summer bloom. IN July 2009, when the world’s leading premium drinks company announced plans to restructure its Scottish...

The value of product & brand authentication programs

By Tim Probert – Product Assurance Director, Tracerco and Damian Gardiner – Business Development Manager, Tracerco COUNTERFEITING, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are...

A healthy outlook for Med-Tech event

Med-Tech Innovation Expo, a dedicated event for medical design and manufacturing technology, takes place in Birmingham at the start of April. Jane Hughes, group...

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...
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War on fakers is the real deal

The black market in counterfeit goods is an ever-present threat. Stephen Clarke takes a closer look. A RECENT survey by Dr Graham Jackson, editor of...