Food manufacturer cleans up with X-ray investment
A food manufacturer has reportedly saved £80,000 a year after investing in a Minebea Intec X-ray system.
Premier Foods in Knighton wanted to move towards...
International food and drink firms make tracks to Birmingham
INTERNATIONALÂ cuisines have long been on the rise in the UK as consumers become more adventurous and are exposed to a wider range of foods...
Thousands of Brits sign recyclable coffee cup petition
10,000 Britons have given their support to a campaign to get coffee shops to switch to fully recyclable coffee cups.
A petition launched by eco-influencer Madeleine...
Aldi to trial paper band in place of traditional plastic banana bags
ALDI is to trial replacing the traditional plastic banana bag with a paper band alternative on selected lines.
If successful, the supermarket said the change...
Gin bottling line a first for Ayrshire supplier
AN Ayrshire-based coding and labelling supplier has made its first foray into the booming gin market by supplying a Scots drinks firm with a...
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...
Glass packaging specialist confirms changes to leadership structure
GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has announced changes to its leadership structure as part of the company's succession plans.
Tim Croxson, currently the company’s COO, has...
New study highlights demand for sustainable drinks packaging
NEW research from Ball Corporation has revealed that today’s environmentally-conscious consumers expect more from packaging, with brands increasingly being judged on their green credentials.
According to the...
Berry specialist opts for sustainable label solution
BERRY Gardens, a co-operative of berry growers, has worked with Coveris and supplier UPM Raflatac to deliver an 'environmentally superior material' and recycling strategy...
Fanta looks to build on popularity in UK with three new flavours
THREE new fruity flavours of Fanta Zero Sugar are to launch in the UK, including a limited-edition tutti frutti variant in a 'sleek' can...
