Food & Drink

Find out the latest food and drink news from the packaging industry

FANUC’s food grade dexterous M-3iA6A pick and place system for complex, lighter products which can be accumulated to fit shelf-ready cases

Making light work of small packs

Paul Wilkinson of Pacepacker Services looks at the trend towards smaller pack sizes and the factors that need to be considered with the associated...
Fortress Technology

Detector proves its mettle against attack from water and dust

METAL detection specialist Fortress Technology says its extra rugged Stealth model is now officially accredited with IP69K rating, reinforcing its reputation for reliability in...
Paterson-Arran

Long dwell sealing head takes the biscuit in wrapping application

SHORTBREAD, oatcake and biscuit specialist Paterson-Arran is increasing output and has installed its first PFM high-speed flow-wrapper, a Falcon HS equipped with a long...
Printed information can be displayed on both sides of the “Lidd”, presenting an opportunity to reduce the cost and weight of packaging

Film covering features printed detail on both sides

MARKETING services company HH Global has launched Lidd™, a patented peelable lidding film solution for ready meals. Eradicating the need for cardboard sleeves, Lidd’s...
Fischbein Saxon

Sewing systems take to the high seas

FISCHBEIN Saxon recently sold special MTS bag sewing systems to Marel, a provider of advanced equipment, systems and services used in the fish, meat...
Clear advantage

Clear advantage

A unique ultra-clear polypropylene-based material from RPC Tedeco-Gizeh offers fresh and convenience food suppliers a means to enhance brand image, emphasise product quality and...
New substrate coatings promise to minimise the migration of chemicals from food packaging into the product itself

Progress with contaminant migration

Ink migration continues to be a major concern with food packaging. Packaging Scotland looks at progress towards solving this problem, from new varieties of...
Can producer reveals new vessel designs and materials

Can producer reveals new vessel designs and materials

REXAM Beverage Can appeared at the Drinktec show in September, providing the first public unveiling of innovations such as photochromic ink and “thermochromic printed...
Pacepacker

Fast collation of pre-packed items with new system

RESPONDING to increasing corner-shop retailer demands for easy to handle multipacks of bulk food items, Pacepacker Services has launched a new Collator System which...
Tisomi Packaging

Flow wrapping flexibility for baked goods

HORIZONTAL flow wrapping solutions provider Tisomi Packaging is targeting the bakery and morning goods sectors with products that are said to protect the integrity...