Film distributor joins Foodservice Packaging Association
FILMS distribution business Plasfilms has confirmed it has joined the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) by becoming a national distributor member.
The FPA membership is comprised...
It’s a wrap…Flow wrapping equipment with Peter Smith
Peter Smith of Redpack looks at what underlies the operation of flow wrapping equipment
FIRST of all let’s consider the film; you may say “well...
QR codes to help solve Fanta’s latest mystery flavour
COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) has continued its #WhatTheFanta initiative with a new mystery flavour of the soft drink.
The new bright blue Fanta variant is...
Recovering high value products helps food factories maximise returns
By Matt Hale, International Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers
When processing any kind of remotely viscous food product it is inevitable that a certain amount...
Lighter jar can take the heat
APPE’s ThermaLite® hot-fill and pasteurisable PET jar has been chosen as the winner of the prestigious Horners Bottlemakers Award for 2013.
The award is run...
Businesses urged to prepare now for DRS to go live in 2023
BIFFA is urging businesses selling drink to prepare now for the upcoming launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
In August 2023, Scotland will become...
Kate Moss partners with Diet Coke to launch QR codes on cans
DIET Coke cans are to feature scannable QR codes offering instant wins and weekly prize draws as part of the brand's partnership with Kate...
The Can Makers appoints new chairman
TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman.
Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...
KP Snacks looks to modernise Butterkist brand with new packaging
KP Snacks has updated the packaging across its Butterkist brand in a bid to introduce a new 'modernised' look to the range.
The packs feature...
Seeking a clear view of transparency
Transparent packaging for ready meals must set up and realise consumer expectations or risk failure, according to customer insight agency Engage Research.
A new range...
