Food & Drink

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Peter Smith of Redpack looks at what underlies the operation of flow wrapping equipment

It’s a wrap…Flow wrapping equipment with Peter Smith

Peter Smith of Redpack looks at what underlies the operation of flow wrapping equipment FIRST of all let’s consider the film; you may say “well...

Company eyes eliminating disposable coffee cups

CAULI has launched its 'fully reusable and recyclable' CauliCups in a bid to combat the 2.5 billion coffee cups that end up in landfill...

Ishida launches 11th generation multihead weigher

AS the business celebrates the 50th anniversary of its invention of multihead weighing technology, Ishida has revealed it is launching its 11th generation model. The...

Coronavirus puts hold on Starbucks’ reusable cup scheme

STARBUCKS has put a temporary hold on the use of reusable cups in its stores, following the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. In a statement, the American...

SIG launches tethered caps for beverage cartons

SIG has revealed plans to launch tethered caps for its beverage cartons in Europe in the second half of 2021, well ahead of the...

Sealed Air’s Packforum event pinpoints trends influencing fresh protein packaging

FOOD and retail professionals from across industry joined Sealed Air's latest Packforum event to learn about key trends influencing the evolution of grocery shopping. The...

Charpak to “transform” waste with localised circular economy launch

CHARPAK has revealed it will be launching the "first" UK localised circular economy at this year's Packaging Innovations event. The thermoformed packaging specialist will be unveiling the...

Plant-based food business opts for SIG carton pack solutions

FOODTECH business NotCo has agreed a partnership with SIG and is launching NotCreme and NotMilk high protein products in SIG carton packs. The move is...

Frying up a storm

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has revealed details of two automatic side feed sleeve wrapper and shrink tunnel installations for major food sector suppliers. One of...

Haggis brand unveils new lighter packs

HAGGIS specialist Macsween has unveiled a new package redesign, which claims to improve sustainability and offer more affordability for customers. Macsween’s original and vegan-approved vegetarian...