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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...

X-ray technology offers firm a Brighter future

A food manufacturer has decided to invest in X-ray inspection technology to help support increased emphasis in the company’s product checking processes.  Brighter Foods has the...
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Machine brings tunnel vision for whisky specialist

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has reported the installation of one of its shrink tunnels at the Chivas Brothers factory in Dumbarton.

Accurate allergen labelling ‘never been more important’

BUREAU Veritas used this year’s World Accreditation Day to press food organisations to pay closer attention to accurate allergen labelling. Jointly established by the International...

Frugal Cup earns A-grade certification

THE team behind the Frugal Cup, described as the world’s first coffee cup made from 96% recycled paper, has secured the BRCGS Global Standard...

Cullen not letting guard down with new transit pack

MOULDED pulp and corrugate packaging manufacturer Cullen has launched its eco-friendly beerGUARD transit pack. Designed to safeguard glass bottles and cans during transit, the product...

Minions bring some cheer to bread aisles

BRIOCHE Pasquier has announced it will be running a Minions on-pack promotion over the coming months. The characters will be featured on the packaging for...