Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its whole chicken range

SAINSBURY'S has removed single-use plastic trays from its by Sainsbury's range of whole chickens. The supermarket estimates that the move will save 140 tonnes of plastic annually,...

Scottish single-use plastics ban a ‘further warning’ for food processors of the risks of...

LEGISLATION banning single-use plastic items in Scotland has been described as representing an ‘alarm bell’ for what may lie ahead for food processors when...

PFAS-free packaging is a cause for Celebration

FOODSERVICE packaging specialist Celebration Packaging has warned that man-made ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS (per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are likely to become a growing...
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Weedon group sees i2i with retail giant

  i2i europe has been appointed to oversee the Co-op's own brand store packaging. The creative services arm of the Weedon Group of independent corrugated packaging...

Food pack manufacturer invests in north east site

FOOD packaging manufacturer PFF Packaging Group has invested in new extrusion measuring systems on the lines at its production site in Washington, Tyne and...
The University of Aberdeen

New system to tackle food fraud by identifying rogue ingredients

THE University of Aberdeen has developed a 'robust, reliable, and highly-sensitive' tool that quickly identifies rogue ingredients in foods. The MEAT-iCode system combines proteomic testing...

Packaging trend meat processors are in touch with

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Global supply chain disruption has led to meat processors increasingly embracing a ‘touchless’ trend of packaging automation. Stephanie Poole, Senior Business Development &...

Loma names new Scottish regional sales manager

IAN Hogg has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at Loma systems. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray equipment for the food...

Food firm targets new generation with sustainable noodle packaging

COLPAC has revealed details of its role in helping a food company reach a new generation of customers with a sustainable packaging solution for...
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Croxsons mixes with Eden Mill in packaging design

CROXSONS has collaborated with Eden Mill to design and create a bespoke bottle design for the Scottish distillery’s new range of craft gin liqueurs