Verna with the dress

Heriot-Watt student transforms East Kilbride firm’s packaging into fashion outfit

A design student at Heriot-Watt University has collaborated with East Kilbride-based Scobie & Junor to create a dress made from meat netting. The product is...
Metal detector checking food

Why routine testing of metal detectors is essential for food safety

By Rob Stevens, market manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection METAL detection is a crucial technology for food safety, helping manufacturers maintain high quality standards while...
Brian O’Sullivan, Zeus Group

Zeus Group ramps up growth strategy with double acquisition

ZEUS Group has completed the acquisitions of Empire Tapes, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist adhesive tapes, and Rio Tinto Plásticos, a Spanish distributor and manufacturer...
Ian Wright, MD of Prism eLogistics & Raymond ter Meer, founder of Efulfilment Europe

Milestone anniversary highlights power of partnerships post-Brexit

CO-packing and fulfilment specialist Prism eLogistics is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its partnership with Dutch e-commerce logistics provider, Efulfilment Europe. Since 2020, the partnership...
Pallets in Tosca's German factory

Tosca invests in German sites to support demand across central Europe

REUSABLE packaging and pooling solutions specialist, Tosca, has expanded its operations in Germany to support the needs of retail partners across central Europe. The firm...
MAP tray solution for food

Coveris launches board-based MAP tray solution for food products

COVERIS has introduced a new board-based MAP tray solution for the meat, fish and poultry sector. The new BarrierFresh MAP trays are said to reduce...
Sidel's CoboREEL

Automated reel loading solution ‘sets new industry standard’

SIDEL is launching CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for drinks packaging labels described as having triple the reel capacity of any other solution...
Demo area in Ishida facility

Ishida opens new facility to meet demand for automation solutions

ISHIDA Europe has announced an expansion of its Centre of Excellence in Prague, Czech Republic, in response to growing demand in Europe for automation...
UPM Raflatac products

UPM Raflatac reveals ‘strong and measurable progress’ on climate commitments

UPM Raflatac has outlined the firm's sustainability progress with the publication of its 2024 Climate Review. The review showcases how the business and its partners...
Winfried Muehling, Pro Carton

Consumers call for circular solutions this EU Green Week

By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton EU Green Week 2025 arrives at a crucial time for Europe's environmental and economic future. With...