Ben Elkington

Turning PPWR challenges into opportunities for meat and protein businesses

By Ben Elkington, innovation director, food packaging, kp (Klöckner Pentaplast) THE meat and protein industry is about to experience a seismic overhaul of the packaging...
The Mitus® metal detector uses innovative MiWave technology to detect even the smallest metallic foreign bodies, even with the greatest product effect. Image credit: Minebea Intec

Protection against foreign bodies in food: Focus on hygiene and product quality

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE The requirements for hygiene and product quality in the food industry are very high due to strict international regulations such as HACCP, ISO...
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UK urged to embrace the rise of robotics

UK manufacturers have been urged to embrace automation and robotics as soon as possible, with the rise and uptake of the technology tipped to...
Jim Harrower, Croxsons

Croxsons appoints new sales manager for Scotland and Ireland

GLASS packaging company Croxsons has appointed Jim Harrower as the firm's new sales manager for Scotland and Ireland. Jim brings over 15 years of experience...
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AI fast becoming a major priority for food manufacturers

THE adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within production lines has been tipped by experts at Ishida Europe to be one of the top priorities...

Xampla recognised in Sunday Times 100 Tech ‘Ones to Watch’ feature

MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has been named in the Sunday Times 100 Tech ‘Ones to Watch’ feature. The recognition celebrates Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies,...
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Plastics Recycling Show Europe has become ‘the place to be’ for plastic value chain

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to Amsterdam from April 1-2, 2025. Here, Matt Barber, global events director at Crain Communications, tells Packaging Scotland...
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Berry launches new sip lids for reusable cup range

BERRY Global has launched a multi-purpose sip lid to complement the company’s Reusable Cup range and meet demands for alternatives to single-use plastics. Part of...
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Shortlist revealed for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

THE finalists of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have been announced. Winners of the seven award categories will be revealed on 2 April at...
Richard Lézé

Steel for Packaging Europe elects new president

STEEL for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has announced the appointment of Richard Lézé as its new president. Richard Lézé, who is chief marketing officer of ArcelorMittal...