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Kevin Heap of Sumitomo Demag

The quest for mould-breaking productivity

Kevin Heap of Sumitomo Demag looks at recent trends in the design and manufacture of caps and closures. He explains some of the features...
The GlenAllachie limited edition bottle

Limited edition whisky honours the Year of the Snake

SCOTCH whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has launched a limited edition single malt to mark Lunar New Year 2025: an 11-year-old Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso &...

Burger King brings augmented reality to customers via packaging

BURGER King has partnered with the creators of Angry Birds to bring augmented reality to customers. The collaboration will see the fast food giant utilise...

Co-op hails new Easter egg packaging as ‘positive step’ for industry

PLASTIC packaging is to be removed from Co-op Food Easter eggs, the convenience retailer has announced. It said that the removal of the plastic inner...

Fresh fish ensured with help of new IT system

FOOD industry specific software from CSB-System is helping French fish wholesaler Jean Lebeaupin in the fast and efficient daily compilation and delivery of orders to...

Sustainable innovation helps answer the challenge of food and packaging waste

Sue Mohan, sales director at RPC bpi protec, tells Packaging Scotland how sustainable innovation in film and laminates is helping meet the needs for...
K3 r100 packaging

Major retailers switch to self-separating packs for porridge pots

SEVEN major UK food retailers have switched to the new K3 r100 self-separating packaging solution from Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland, for their own-brand...
Guala Closures facility in Gartcosh

Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector

Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...
Ian Murray

Technology crucial to reduce costs

Technology is a crucial consideration for manufacturers looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Ian Murray takes a closer look at some of the...

Brillopak to debut high-speed tray and punnet packer solution

BRILLOPAK is set to debut the its new high-speed Tray & Punnet PAKer at PPMA Total Show 2022. The machine automatically packs trays and punnets...