Thermoformed packaging

Macpac achieves BRCGS AA accreditation for seventh year in a row

MACPAC has announced it has achieved AA grade for the seventh year running from the BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials in a recent...

Lidl targets removing two billion pieces of plastic by end of 2022

LIDL has announced that over one billion pieces of plastic have been removed from its UK stores. It comes as part of the supermarket's commitment...

Ishida unveils high-speed X-Ray solution for flow wrapped packs

ISHIDA has revealed that the challenge of carrying out 'comprehensive' foreign body and quality checks on small lightweight flow wrapped confectionery and bakery packs...

Coding and marking for alcoholic drinks

John Tierney, marketing director at Linx Printing Technologies, provides an overview of the coding and marking requirements of the UK alcoholic drinks industry today THE...
Ishida IX-PD-Poultry

New x-ray inspection system launched for poultry sector

ISHIDA has announced the launch of its innovation in x-ray technology. The IX-PD-Poultry is designed to meet the large-volume throughputs of modern poultry plants while...
Robots in production facility

Robotics help deliver productivity gains in food factories

FANUC has revealed that automation systems incorporating robotics are becoming an increasingly common sight in food factories around the UK. The manufacturer explained that robots...

Asda launches its first canned wine range

ASDA has launched its first ever range of wine cans in a bid to offer customers 'uncompromising' value. The new Pica Pica wine range comes...

Coca-Cola outlines ‘industry leading’ reusable packaging ambitions

COCA-COLA has announced an 'industry leading' goal to 'significantly' boost its use of reusable packaging. The company aims to have at least 25% of all...
Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined wrap by James Cropper

‘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,...
Fanta Halloween

Fanta Halloween campaign sees limited-edition can up for grabs

COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is to hold an immersive challenge which will see participants be in with the chance of a limited-edition can of...