Smurfit Kappa develops EPS frozen food packaging alternative
SMURFIT Kappa has launched a sustainable new pack which keeps frozen and chilled foods fresh throughout the supply chain.
Made from a 100% paper-based combination...
Ardagh glass bottles used in hand sanitiser project
A Belgian drinks bottler has been producing hand sanitiser in glass bottles from Ardagh Group to help in the fight against Covid-19.
Ardagh in Dongen,...
Washdown checkweighers aim to minimise contamination risks
METTLER Toledo Product Inspection has announced the launch of a new series of 'washdown resistant' checkweighers for applications in food manufacturing environments.
The manufacturer...
Packaging specialist creates hard hat safety visor
THERMOFORMED packaging specialist Macpac has produced a PPE visor that attaches to hard hats for workers requiring splash protection against Covid-19.
The firm revealed the...
On-pack promotion helps consumers get active
MALT loaf specialist Soreen has announced a new on-pack promotion that offers free ‘have-a-go' sports sessions, as well as 15% off dhb sportswear, available...
New packaging concepts unveiled for minced meat
SÜDPACK is launching two new packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays.
Both concepts are described as mono-material packaging solutions based on...
Further support announced for small businesses in Scotland
SMALL businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of...
Increase in e-commerce sales offers ‘huge’ opportunity
THE increase in online food sales amidst the Covid-19 pandemic offers a 'huge' opportunity for manufacturing and trade companies, CBS-System has said.
Timo Schaffrath, the...
Nestlé launches paper packaging for Smarties sharing block
NESTLÉ has completed an 'important' step in moving its Smarties confectionery range to paper packaging by unveiling a new recycled wrapper for its Smarties...
McLaren Packaging and Interlok Divisions support Inverclyde Foodbank during Covid-19 crisis
PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging and Interlok Divisions have been helping the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic by assisting Inverclyde Foodbank in providing essential...
