Pie producer doubles packaging capacity with trio of new shrink-wrap lines
A British pie producer has doubled its packaging capacity to match a doubling of its output.Â
Three new shrink-wrapping lines have been supplied by...
Build of Pulpex’s new Glasgow facility reaches major milestone
PULPEX'S build of a new 87,000 manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport is progressing with work complete on the steel frame.
The Glasgow site represents a...
‘Breakthrough’ tech aids lightweighting without sacrificing bottle performance
BEVERAGE solutions provider Refresco is said to be reaping the benefits after investing in Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser technology.
The innovation has been in operation at...
‘Cutting-edge’ portable reverse vending machine exhibited for first time in Scotland
A portable reverse vending machine (RVM) was exhibited to Scottish politicians, grocery retailers, and drinks companies during a recent debate on the nation's impending...
Robotics help deliver productivity gains in food factories
FANUC has revealed that automation systems incorporating robotics are becoming an increasingly common sight in food factories around the UK.
The manufacturer explained that robots...
Whimsical Watering Can innovation wins tenth major packaging award
HUNTER Luxury’s Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can innovation has claimed a remarkable tenth major packaging industry award win.
The product has won the PLD – Value...
National Farmers’ Union Scotland calls for ‘urgent’ reform to UK food labelling regulations
NATIONAL Farmers' Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for an 'urgent' reform of UK food labelling regulations - warning that they are currently 'confusing, inconsistent,...
Can-ification: aluminium’s role in circular packaging
Russell Wiseman, head of global beverage solutions, Domino Printing Sciences, explains why aluminium remains one of the top solutions for sustainable beverage packaging
As beverage...
Reusable crates deliver transport and carbon benefits for Fiordelisi
FIORDELISI, an Italian specialist in sun-dried and semi-dried vegetables, has teamed up with Tosca to strengthen the efficiency and sustainability of its logistics operations.
By...
‘First British-made sparkling wine bottle’ set for launch
GLASS manufacturer Croxsons has announced it has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.
The Sovereign bottle has been designed to support the wine-making industry by...
