Washdown checkweighers aim to minimise contamination risks

METTLER Toledo Product Inspection has announced the launch of a new series of 'washdown resistant' checkweighers for applications in food manufacturing environments. The manufacturer...

Fortress Technology launches new metal detector range

Oxfordshire-based metal detector designer and manufacturer, Fortress Technology, showcased its new multi-aperture, multi-lane metal detector range at the recent PPMA Total Show in Birmingham. The...

‘Wonky’ bread box utilises home-compostable bags

THE UK's 'first' wonky bread box is to utilise home-compostable bags from KM Packaging to make the offering more sustainable. Earth & Wheat is behind...
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New children’s book turns used coffee cups into story of hope and second chances

A new children's book is giving single-use coffee cups an unexpected second life by transforming them into the very pages of its story. Little Coffee Cup’s...

Manufacturer puts some colour into outer packaging

WAVEGRIP is hoping to help drink producers stand out from the crowd after announcing the availability of its can carriers in a range of...
jars

Lighter jar can take the heat

APPE’s ThermaLite® hot-fill and pasteurisable PET jar has been chosen as the winner of the prestigious Horners Bottlemakers Award for 2013. The award is run...

Glass packaging specialist to unveil sustainability plans

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has revealed plans to mark its 150th anniversary by unveiling the company's 'ambitious' sustainability plans at the upcoming BeerX event. The...
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Food producers urged to reinforce inspection protocols following high-profile recalls

FOOD producers are being urged to reinforce their inspection protocols following a number of recent high-profile recall cases involving plastic, stones, and other potential...
Can creator lets designers view concepts in 3D and with different inks and finishes

Design app supports can experimentation

AN app for designing drinks cans has been unveiled by the Can Makers, a trade body representing manufacturers of these containers in the UK. Intended...
Wildmoor whisky collection

Luxury presentation boxes provide perfect blend for new Scotch whisky range

LUXURY packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 has produced presentation boxes for Wildmoor, a new range of blended Scotch whiskies from William Grant & Sons (WG&S). Over...