Food for thought
The need to respond to changing consumer demands means technology never stands still.
THE presentation of fresh bakery products and confectionery can be extremely diverse...
Scotland sprouts wings
Record food and drink exports is a bright spot for packaging suppliers during tough economic times.
THE food and drink supply chain can look to...
Good to ‘Go’ after switch to plastic
A frozen meal manufacturer has swapped metal for plastic in a bid to reduce costs and increase production.
COOK Trading Ltd has switched from metal...
Orange crush on the rocks?
Could new technology help fruit producers solve a long-standing conundrum?
THE packing of netted citrus fruits into trays, crates and cartons is particularly prone to...
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...
Packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation
New ideas are never in short supply when the industry’s packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation.
ONE of the most impressive breakthroughs in recent...
Fulfilling partnership with SIG Combibloc
Kerry Foods has strengthened its partnership with SIG Combibloc with a new range of premium desserts for Tesco. Five ready-to-serve long life desserts, packaged...
Smurfit’s shelf-ready solution
Smurfit Kappa has produced a shelf ready packaging (SRP) solution for Sainsbury’s own branded sliced cheese ranges. The new SRP replaces a vacuum formed...
Automatic for the people?
Robots are often blamed for forcing humans onto the dole queue but new evidence suggests automation in sectors like food and drink may be...
