The BCMPA’s New Campaign Drives Outsourcing Success in Q1

The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – has kicked off 2025 with a highly successful first quarter, marked by its success and industry endorsement of its #outsourcingis campaign. Launched at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack Show, the #outsourcingis campaign has quickly captured the industry’s attention by showcasing how […]

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“It’s important to design for everybody – because it could be our future”: Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi, Managing Director of RNIB Enterprises, on inclusive smart packaging

Imagine you walk into a shop looking for a snack. You’re trying to decide what to get, but all the sandwiches are in plain windowless cartons, and all the crisps are in plain bags. There’s no information written down anywhere. You ask a shop assistant for help, but they don’t seem to understand what the […]

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New Internal Trailer Wash system offers transport sector lower costs, higher sanitation standards and faster turnarounds

British company WNV Systems has just unveiled a patented Internal Trailer Wash that uses advanced technology to break new ground in trailer and container sanitation. A standalone, portable unit, the new Internal Trailer Wash (ITW) is engineered to be faster, safer, quicker, cheaper, and more effective than traditional cleansing methods. The improved hygiene standards it […]

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Greener Routes: The Role of Renewable Energy in Food & Drink Logistics

Tim Foster, Director of Energy for Business, Conrad Energy New research has found that one in five manufacturers does not have a robust energy procurement strategy. This is a surprise as whilst energy costs are a perennial concern for all businesses, they can place an outsized burden on manufacturers and logistics companies. The scale of […]

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Heartsease Farm scoops two awards at Farm Shop & Deli Show 2025

Heartsease Farm, the award-winning range of premium sparkling pressés made by soft drinks company Radnor Hills, has won two new industry awards. Judges at this year’s Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards have declared two flavours in the brand’s range as Gold and Silver winners. Heartsease Farm Apple & Rhubarb, one of the newest […]

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First tradeshow ‘fantastic success’ for The Wholesale Group

The Wholesale Group held its first tradeshow since its launch in January 2025 which saw supplier partners and members come together to plan for future growth.   Held at Cheltenham Racecourse on Thursday 20 March, the event saw more than 190 supplier partners meet with more than 180 wholesale members.   “The tradeshow exceeded all […]

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New flying insect monitoring system with real-time data launched to help food and drink manufacturers enhance pest management

Pelsis Group, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of pest control solutions, has launched the Digital Halo, an advanced AI-powered monitoring system designed to help food and drink manufacturers proactively prevent and control flying insect infestations. The new real-time monitoring system helps achieve quality assurances and enable facilities managers within food and drink manufacturing sites […]

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LEONHARD KURZ and ENERGYNEST announce commercial agreement to decarbonize industrial manufacturing

ENERGYNEST, the global leader in thermal storage, has signed a commercial agreement with LEONHARD KURZ, a world-leading family business in thin-film technology, to implement an innovative power-to-heat system with thermal storage. This collaboration strengthens industrial decarbonization efforts, showcasing a replicable model for reducing carbon emissions in manufacturing worldwide. LEONHARD KURZ is a global technology leader […]

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Guittard Chocolate expands access for UK bakers, chocolatiers and pastry chefs

Guittard Chocolate Company is implementing a robust new strategy to better serve UK demand. This year marks the launch of a dedicated UK website, providing bakeries, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers with the convenience of ordering directly. To further strengthen its presence, Guittard has partnered with renowned chocolatier Paul a. Young and highly respected pastry chef Lucie […]

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Trailblazing AI Company Bolsters Senior Team to Drive Further Growth

IntelliAM, a Yorkshire-based software company specialising in artificial intelligence for manufacturing, has strengthened its senior team as it plans further growth. Jane Robinson has been appointed as Vice President for Business Development at the Dinnington-based company which counts six of the world’s top 12 food and drink producers as customers. Jane is a former Founding […]

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