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Smurfit’s shelf-ready solution

Smurfit Kappa has produced a shelf ready packaging (SRP) solution for Sainsbury’s own branded sliced cheese ranges. The new SRP replaces a vacuum formed...
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Waitrose turns treat tub range sustainable

WAITROSE has launched new sustainable packaging for its ‘treat tubs’ range

Innovation key as Asda gives spirits range a fresh look

SUPERMARKET giant Asda has announced a revamp of its Extra Special spirits range as the battle for own-label spirits products hots up. The retailer's Malt Whisky, Gin and...

Sharing made simple

A new range of Chunkie cookies from Fox’s Biscuits are easy to share in a custom container from RPC Superfos Blackburn. Building on the excellent...
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The Four Packaging Machines That Fish Processors Need to Know About In 2023

The aquaculture industry generated over £1.3billion in revenue in 2022, with Scottish salmon farming accounting for approx. 93%.

Lidl to ditch green milk caps following ‘overwhelmingly positive’ trial

LIDL is to permanently remove green coloured caps on its semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk following a successful trial period. The coloured caps will be...
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Labour MEP defends traffic light labelling

THE UK’s voluntary “traffic light” system of food labelling is being investigated by the European Commission in the wake of complaints from several member...
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New innovation keeps customers connected

PRODUCT packaging accessed using mobile phones may sound like a strange concept, but one Internet of Things (IoT) firm insists such connected packaging is the future.
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Resealing system supports quality and freshness

AN innovative resealing system from Tesa had its first public airing at the Packaging Innovations show in February, and appears to be taking off. Lift...

Rice box innovation looks to address ‘problem plastic’

DS Smith has announced it has teamed up with Veetee Rice to create a fully recyclable rice box. The packaging specialist said the aim is...