Frozen food distributor Central Foods shines again in BRC accreditation

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been awarded the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate for the sixth time – once again achieving the highest possible classification level. The company received Double AA accreditation, passing the audit first time. The good news follows hot on the heels of Central Foods once again being awarded a position […]

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Fresh Direct Expands Fresh Kitchen Facility to Meet Growing Demand

Company invests £2m in Bicester site as it sees fourfold increase in demand Fresh Direct has reported a fourfold increase in production for its Fresh Kitchen brand, which produces a comprehensive range of sauces, pickles, slaws, marinades, relishes and desserts for the foodservice industry. As a result, the company has invested £2m at its Bicester […]

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Direct steam technology expands production capacity

A leading Israeli dairy producer has expanded its production capacity for plant-based drinks with the installation of an HRS DSI Series pasteuriser as part of a new production facility to process raw ingredients. Before this the company had to import part-processed products from an associated facility in Europe. The client is one of the largest […]

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Domino and Sappi Collaborate to Realise Sustainable Laser Coding of Barrier Papers for Flexible Food Packaging

Sappi’s food packaging customers benefit from a recyclable alternative to plastic composite packaging, facilitated by print-free coding and marking Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the suitability of its D-Series CO2 laser coder as a coding and marking solution for food manufacturers utilising Sappi’s sustainable, fibre-based barrier papers for flexible packaging. Domino has […]

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Cocoa Canopy adopts NatureFlex™ renewable and compostable packaging

Incorporating sustainability and provenance into branding has been key to changes being made at luxury drinking chocolate manufacturer Cocoa Canopy, with the help of compostable packaging provider Futamura. Consistent growth has seen the company move from hand-packing its products into film bags and selling at food and gift fairs, to a new film and automated […]

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Tackling Cost of Living Crisis Top of Mind for UK Food & Drink Shows

Bringing together the very best of the hospitality, manufacturing and grocery, speciality & convenience retail sectors, the UK Food & Drink Shows return to the NEC, Birmingham this April 2023 (24th – 26th), to showcase the very latest products, big thinking, key insights and address key trends through the lens of the developing cost-of-living crisis. […]

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Busch Vacuum Solutions Is World Market Leader 2023

Once again, Busch Vacuum Solutions was distinguished as world market leader by the German business news magazine “WirtschaftsWoche”. Germany’s leading business magazine and the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, award the “World Market Leader” prize to companies that inspire their industry with trendsetting technologies as well as innovative products and services. Busch received the title […]

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How pallet live storage keeps grocery store shelves supplied

An innovative Pallet Live Storage installation can play a key role in supporting grocery retailers as they strive for market leading growth, according to Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems. Providing up to 50% more storage capacity than traditional racking on the same footprint, a Pallet Live Storage (PLS) system can contribute significantly […]

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Pace mechanical handling to represent Innova Group in the UK

PACE Mechanical Handling has been appointed as the first UK representative for Innova’s Stretch Hood pallet wrapping system. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Castellón, Spain, Innova Group specialises in end-of-line strapping and wrapping, packaging machinery including its Stretch Hood system. Unique to the UK market, the Stretch Hood system guarantees total protection against humidity, […]

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