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Lidding film for food packaging

KM Packaging unveils new mono PET lidding film

KM Packaging has announced the launch of a new mono PET lidding film specification. K-Peel 4G boasts a low seal initiation point and is described...
Group photo in front on packaging machinery

Firms mark 30 years of working together with new potato packing line

PACE Mechanical Handling and JT Hopkins & Sons are celebrating 30 years of working together following the installation of a new potato packing line. The...
Verna with the dress

Heriot-Watt student transforms East Kilbride firm’s packaging into fashion outfit

A design student at Heriot-Watt University has collaborated with East Kilbride-based Scobie & Junor to create a dress made from meat netting. The product is...
MAP tray solution for food

Coveris launches board-based MAP tray solution for food products

COVERIS has introduced a new board-based MAP tray solution for the meat, fish and poultry sector. The new BarrierFresh MAP trays are said to reduce...
Sidel's CoboREEL

Automated reel loading solution ‘sets new industry standard’

SIDEL is launching CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for drinks packaging labels described as having triple the reel capacity of any other solution...

University of Stirling develops classifications for natural products amidst clean food movement

A retail expert at the University of Stirling has helped develop ways of classifying the 'burgeoning' movement of 'clean food' consumerism. The trend – led...
Mike Revell

Mike Revell elected executive chair of the Foodservice Packaging Association

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced Mike Revell, MD of the Socius Network, as the organisation's new executive chair. The result was very close,...
Peanuts in recyclable wrapper

Snack brand goes nuts for recyclable wrapper

SNACK brand Awfully Posh has re-launched its peanut range in a 100% recyclable wrapper made from paper, replacing conventional nut packaging made from polypropylene. The...
New cider cans on table with fruits

Growing demand sees Rekorderlig flavours launch in 500ml cans

MOLSON Coors Beverage Company is to cater to the 'growing demand' for can formats of ciders with the expansion of its Rekorderlig range. The wild...
Carton packaging for fruit pudding

SIG Foundation announces expansion of Cartons for Good programme

FOLLOWING the success of a pilot project in Bangladesh, the SIG Foundation has expanded its 'Cartons for Good' initiative to Thailand. In collaboration with Ampol...