Food & Drink

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

RPC Superfos

Custom pack extends life

RPC Superfos has been awarded a WorldStar for its custom oxygen barrier packaging for Bornholms’ sea food. Scandinavian seafood supplier Bornholms is converting most...
Product designer Martin Jordan

New designers to work on packs for healthy, on-the-go product range

LINPAC Packaging has appointed two new product designers to focus on developing packaging solutions for its Freshware range. Martin Jordan and James Rowson join a...
Helping others help themselves: A previous initiative in India from Bosch Packaging saw the German company mounting specially-adapted packaging machines on the backs of trucks, to demonstrate their advantages to local farmers.

Co-operating to reduce food waste

Smarter packaging and process technology are heading up the drive to reduce food spoilage, a major theme at this year’s Interpack event. More effective barrier...
jars

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...
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...