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...
Colpac packaging cones serve up a treat during Jubilee celebrations
FOOD packaging manufacturer Colpac has revealed details of its role in the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the British Embassy in Berne, Switzerland.
500 guests,...
Neural networks: the artificial additive that is missing in vegetable processing
By Paul Wilson, MD, Scorpion Vision Ltd
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the fresh produce industry and the results are astounding: waste associated with...
Local presence key to Cognac growth
STOELZLE Glass Group has opened a new sales office in Cognac, France to boost the firm’s standing within the Cognac market.
The business belives that having...
Glass-sealing adds spice to packaging
Demand for herbs and spices in glass packaging may be good for the planet, but it leads to challenges - particularly when it comes...
New solvent barrier solution from RPC Moirans
RPC Emballages Moirans has developed a new barrier solution for its range of blow-moulded containers up to 30 litres.
Providing an effective barrier against solvent-based...
Demand grows for fibre-based fruit and veg packaging solutions
DEMAND for fibre-based packaging solutions in the fruit and veg sector is increasing, according to MM Packaging Deeside.
The firm said tax and legislative changes...
Dumpling business expands thanks to Ishida
THE introduction of an Ishida multi-head weighing system has enabled Monolith Fleisch und Teigwaren to significantly increase output whilst embarking on major product enhancement and...
RPC is top of the Christmas pots
RPC Bebo UK has supplied the plastic pots for Simpson’s of Manchester’s Christmas Puddings, being sold exclusively through Spar supermarkets for the 2014 season.
Still...
UK discovers nature’s secret to health and youth
A new nationwide drinks brand is looking to introduce Brits to the health benefits of aloe vera. Simplee Aloe has just launched its first...
