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High speed pack turner tipped to increase production capacity

JENTON Ariana has developed a high speed in line pack turning system designed for orientating trays used in top sealing applications. The firm said the...

Asda plucks plastic from packaging of its chicken range

ASDA has announced it is to reduce plastic packaging by up to 50% across its chicken range, following a successful trial period. The move will...

Tony’s Chocolonely urges firms to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition

DUTCH chocolate firm Tony's Chocolonely has urged companies to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition. Spearheaded by B Corp UK and supported by...

Modular system adds flexibility for food producers

GEA has announced the launch of its new SmartPacker TwinTube vertical packaging machine onto the UK market. The firm explained that the machine has been...

Pork giant to use ‘lowest possible carbon packaging’ formats

PILGRIM'S UK, a farming and food business, has announced it is to use the lowest possible carbon packaging formats for its products by 2030. The...
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i2r adds to aluminium container portfolio

ALUMINIUM tray producer i2r Packaging Solutions has added to its container portfolio with the B Series. The expanded range, which is in addition to the...

‘Striking’ packaging solution proves a winner for non-alcoholic drink

THE packaging design team from Metsä Board has helped create a 'spectacular' solution for a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage. In addition to protecting the product, Metsä...

A Zest for awards

COLPAC’S Zest range was recently recognised with  a British Sandwich Industry Award in the Food to Go Innovation (packaging and equipment) category.    The range...

Most Easter egg packaging to be recycled

NEW research has revealed 84% of UK consumers are still planning to buy Easter eggs this year despite the national lockdown. The survey, released by...

The Can Makers appoints new chairman

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman. Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...