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Serious mussel from Ishida’s multihead weigher

FRENCH shellfish supplier Scotto SARL has replaced a volumetric method of packing mussels into trays with an Ishida multihead weigher and weigher-to-pack distribution system, giving...
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Award recognition for McLaren Packaging’s ‘game-changing’ design

MCLAREN Packaging is celebrating after winning the Innovation in Packaging category at the Spirits Business Awards 2024 with what has been lauded as a...

Stoelzle Glass Group ‘thrilled’ to win prestigious award

  STOELZLE Glass Group has scooped the Limited Edition of the Year gong at the UK Packaging Awards 2023 for its 'outstanding' work on Highland Park...
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Counterfeit vodka in fraudulently labelled bottles seized in Coatbridge

OVER 40 bottles of counterfeit alcohol, fraudulently labelled as Glen's, have been recovered from a shop in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire Council has said. The products...

Heinz looks to develop ketchup bottle made from wood

HEINZ has announced it is to develop a prototype ketchup bottle made entirely from sustainably sourced wood chip. The firm will work alongside Pulpex on...

Dr Pepper unveils new packaging in bid to ’embrace a sense of silliness’

DR Pepper is launching new packaging in the UK for the first time in over a decade as part of a new campaign. The Try More...

BRC accreditation tipped to open doors for print finisher

PRINT-finishing specialist ACA has announced it has secured Grade A accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) following completion of a 5,000 sq. ft....

Brand reputation is an important part of the mix

Product consistency is vital to maintaining brand image.  Latest weighing technology can help in ensuring the right proportion of ingredients in every pack, as...

Airline containers are set for lift-off

Færch Plast A/S has launched a ‘modular packaging’ range of lightweight, stackable containers for the airline industry. Specially developed to fit into in-flight tray sets,...

Corrugated key to winning waste war

MORE packaging not less could help the environment by reducing the amount of food waste going to landfill. That’s according to the Confederation of Paper...