Evolution helps to inspire next generation

PEEBLES-based Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions is on a mission to inspire youngsters to include science and technology subjects in their education. Working in partnership...

Consultation launched on precautionary ‘may contain’ food labels

THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation on the use of precautionary allergen information and labels often written as 'may contain' on...

ULMA supplies dairy provider with the ‘perfect’ cheese packaging solution

MACHINERY manufacturer ULMA Packaging recently supplied dairy provider Eurilait's Somerset facility with its latest flow wrapping machine - the FM305C. The solution is said to...

Packaging innovations keep Absolut on track with carbon targets

STRONG progress has been made by The Absolut Company in meeting its 2030 carbon reduction targets, the firm has revealed in its sustainability report...

New concept is ‘tops’ for food-to-go sector

WK Thomas has launched a new concept in food-to-go eating to reflect changing UK consumer habits. The Topper-Pod features two components that keep food and...

How sensitive is your food metal detector?

By Phil Brown, Fortress Technology’s European managing director THEORETICALLY, many variables will determine the sensitivity of a food inspection metal detector. Among them the aperture...

Smurfit Kappa hails Vitop tap milestone

SMURFIT Kappa has confirmed that volumes of its Vitop tap have passed the five billion mark. The Vitop tap forms part of the firm's bag-in-box range,...

Apeel-ing to Scotland: Label Apeel heads north

Label Apeel, award-winning printers based in Leicestershire, have opened a permanent office in Alloa following a rise in demand for their labelling knowledge and...
Whisky packaging

How contract packers are powering spirits innovation

Contract packers are giving spirits brands the agility to deliver limited editions, gifting, and experiential packs at pace. Here, Emma Verkaik, CEO of the...

Aldi to trial plastic-free beans multipacks

ALDI is to trial removing plastic shrink wrap from multipacks of baked beans in a bid to reduce its plastic waste. The supermarket will remove...