The quest for mould-breaking productivity
Kevin Heap of Sumitomo Demag looks at recent trends in the design and manufacture of caps and closures. He explains some of the features...
The Can Makers launches new website to showcase can benefits
TRADE body the Can Makers has launched a new interactive website intended to showcase the benefits of drinks cans.
The Can Makers, which represents drinks...
National Farmers Union calls for new food labelling system
THE National Farmers Union (NFU) of Scotland has called on the UK and Scottish governments to make changes to food labelling to improve the...
New solution unveiled for vacuum skin packaging for processed fish
A new innovation designed for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) for processed fish has been launched by Klöckner Pentaplast (kp).
The kp Evolve Fish Boards can contain...
‘First of its kind’ Bruichladdich wrap earns James Cropper triple award nomination
James Cropper has been shortlisted in three categories in this year’s Pentawards as a result of the firm's work for Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined range,...
Aldi to trial plastic-free beans multipacks
ALDI is to trial removing plastic shrink wrap from multipacks of baked beans in a bid to reduce its plastic waste.
The supermarket will remove...
Anti-fog film
KWH Plast has introduced a new generation of polypropylene-based lidding film, SecurityPeel, for industrially produced food packages requiring high specifications.
The company says the secure...
New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
Confectioner is on a roll with new packaging
BERRY Global's UniPak container has been chosen by Serbian confectioner the Ćatić Company for its Waltz cream rolls.
Available in chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry, orange, and...
M&S and Waitrose report increase in demand for unpackaged goods
BOTH Waitrose and Marks & Spencers are to extend their trials of unpackaged, refillable goods after both reporting positive uptakes.
The supermarkets each launched trials...
