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Automation tipped to help alleviate labour pressures

A packaging machinery specialist is urging manufacturers to consider automated approaches to maximise output in the months ahead, in the face of labour pressures...

Amcor introduces ‘breakthrough’ paper-based packaging for confectionary and snacks

AMCOR has launched its lifespan performance paper in Europe, which comes as the first new product launch on its amfiber platform. The product is described...

Whatever your business needs to recover, rebuild, and grow

Business owners across the packaging industry have faced obstacles over the past two years that nobody could have predicted when the pandemic first hit.

Co-op to launch new food-to-go range with reduced packaging

THE Co-op has relaunched its food-to-go range with a new 'global inspired' theme and reduction in packaging. It will feature less packaging and the removal...

Trade body lifts lid on chip shop packaging challenges

THE president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has told Packaging Scotland of his desire to work with the packaging industry to...

New tech gives Scots firm the EDGE in sustainable packaging quest

A Scottish business involved in food safety and reducing un-recyclable plastic waste has won an £80,000 award to help take it to the next...

Berlin Packaging confirms new EMEA spirits division

BERLIN Packaging has chosen Luxe Pack Monaco to announce the creation of its new EMEA division, Berlin Packaging Spirits, which has been developed to...

Flat wine bottle innovation earns environmental award

THE creation of eco-flat wine bottles has resulted in Packamama winning a top sustainability accolade. The firm has been recognised as a winner of the...

Labels partnership delivers carbon savings for meat business

COVERIS has teamed up with food packaging specialist UPM Raflatac to help support Cranswick’s goal of becoming the world's most sustainable meat business. A new...

5 ways that digitalisation of product inspection helps food safety compliance

Food safety and regulatory compliance are hot topics for food manufacturers. Here, Ian Scott-Mance, technology manager of Mettler-Toledo ProdX considers how digitalised product inspection...