Robots in production facility

Robotics help deliver productivity gains in food factories

FANUC has revealed that automation systems incorporating robotics are becoming an increasingly common sight in food factories around the UK. The manufacturer explained that robots...
Watering can gin packaging

Whimsical Watering Can innovation wins tenth major packaging award

HUNTER Luxury’s Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can innovation has claimed a remarkable tenth major packaging industry award win. The product has won the PLD – Value...
Man reading food label

National Farmers’ Union Scotland calls for ‘urgent’ reform to UK food labelling regulations

NATIONAL Farmers' Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for an 'urgent' reform of UK food labelling regulations - warning that they are currently 'confusing, inconsistent,...
Aluminium cans being manufactured

Can-ification: aluminium’s role in circular packaging

Russell Wiseman, head of global beverage solutions, Domino Printing Sciences, explains why aluminium remains one of the top solutions for sustainable beverage packaging As beverage...
Reusable crates for tomatoes

Reusable crates deliver transport and carbon benefits for Fiordelisi

FIORDELISI, an Italian specialist in sun-dried and semi-dried vegetables, has teamed up with Tosca to strengthen the efficiency and sustainability of its logistics operations. By...
Sparkling wine bottle

‘First British-made sparkling wine bottle’ set for launch

GLASS manufacturer Croxsons has announced it has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle. The Sovereign bottle has been designed to support the wine-making industry by...

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola launches in new can format as alcohol RTD sector grows

JACK Daniel's & Coca-Cola is to launch in a new 330ml can format across its whole range amidst growing demand for premium and portable...

RE:Water to open new £2m facility as it ramps up production

RE:Water has announced a £2 million investment in a larger production site in Hereford. The move comes as the sustainable aluminium bottled water brand looks...
New packaging for honey

Premium honey range boosted by upgraded label solution

ROWSE Honey, part of the Valeo Foods Group, has unveiled a redesigned packaging concept for its Manuka Honey range. Developed with Coveris, the new visual...
John O’Maoileoin, Can Makers chairman

John O’Maoileoin appointed chairman of Can Makers UK

JOHN O’Maoileoin has been appointed chairman of the Can Makers UK, the trade body representing beverage can manufacturers. John, who is group global sustainability director...