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Staropramen launches fridge packs in response to consumer demand

STAROPRAMEN has launched a new 10x440ml can fridge pack in response to rising demand for multi-pack can formats in the world beer category. The packs...
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Scottish packaging ‘pioneer’ sweeps up with curling sponsorship deal

SCOTLAND'S curling stars have signed a new sponsorship deal with Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand Magnum, which is described as a 'pioneer' when it...
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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,...
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Mondi extends barrier paper range to meet ‘most demanding’ requirements

MONDI has announced it is expanding its range of barrier papers with the rollout of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a solution described as meeting 'even the...
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Contract packers support increased demand for drinks with added benefits

THE BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has reported that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is...

Genius Foods partners with Loma to enhance quality control at Bathgate bakery

GENIUS Foods has announced a 'significant' upgrade of its quality control processes across key manufacturing lines at its Bathgate bakery. The specialist in gluten free...

Baby food success is no pot luck

RPC Superfos has claimed the convenience and barrier properties of the firm's injection moulded SuperLock polypropylene pot have proved the "ideal solution" for a new range...

Colpac retains AA rating after packaging audit

FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has announced it has retained its AA rating in a recent BRC packaging audit. The firm said the BRC Global Standard for...
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Time to work Smart

Timo Schaffrath of CSB-System outlines the six main technologies that can help businesses take advantage of today’s Smart Factory

New study highlights impact of labels in drinks recycling

THE Can Makers has released new research which claims changing drinks labelling will improve recycling rates. The survey of 2,000 UK consumers, conducted in association...