The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reports that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is transforming the landscape for brands and manufacturers alike. The UK’s contract manufacturing and packing sector is bubbling with innovation as the functional beverage market surges ahead. From gut-friendly sodas to brain-boosting beverages, […]
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James Cropper is set to redefine its legacy as the home of colour when its new Coloursource brand debuts at this year’s LUXE PACK Monaco event. Attendees to the famous European showcase will experience a vibrant burst of colour at the James Cropper stand, where they can see all 50 Coloursource shades first-hand. Coloursource has […]
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Recognition for Best packaging/labelling innovation at drinktec in Munich. Ball Corporation, the leading global provider of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care and home products, has been honored in the best packaging/labelling innovation category at the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025, announced at drinktec in Munich, Germany this week. Ball Corporation was recognized for […]
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Consuming Lacprodan® ISO.WaterShake whey protein isolate before meals can help control blood sugar in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), clinical research from Arla Foods Ingredients shows. Consuming Lacprodan® ISO.WaterShake whey protein isolate before meals can help control blood sugar in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), clinical research from Arla Foods Ingredients shows. Arla Foods Ingredients partnered with Aarhus University […]
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Once a silent backdrop, packaging has become a strategic, ethical, and creative frontline, with the Easyfairs Packaging Council highlighting its role in shaping regulation, sustainability, and consumer expectations. Packaging has become one of the most scrutinised elements of modern business. Once judged primarily on design flair and functional performance, today it sits at the heart […]
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The first edition of UKPackaging Expo ran from 3rd – 4th September at Manchester Central, a landmark venue at the heart of a buzzing northern city. The event quickly established itself as a valuable hub for networking, education and sourcing, giving packaging suppliers and professionals a dedicated platform in the north of England – a region described […]
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One interface for all applications: The advanced Blue HMI user interface of Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, has been honoured with the prestigious Red Dot Award in the Interface & User Experience Design Category. The internationally recognised award honours outstanding product design that combines functionality, innovation and aesthetics […]
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The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, is heading to London Packaging Week 2025, ready to connect brands with outsourcing partners that drive efficiency, scale businesses and speed up time to market. Taking place at Excel London on 15 -16 October, the BCMPA team will be available on stand B61 to […]
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McCain, the UK’s leading manufacturer of frozen potato products, has reached a major milestone in its partnership with FareShare, having donated the equivalent of three million meals to charities and community groups across the UK. Having worked with FareShare since 2013, this milestone is a result of McCain’s long-standing commitment to tackling food insecurity and […]
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Smaller hygiene area simplifies cleaning and saves space Modular design enables outputs of up to 135,000 cans per hour Use of fewer resources boosts efficiency and improves sustainability More compact, more hygienic, more efficient: the KHS Group and Ferrum Packaging AG are setting new standards in can filling with the new SmartCan Eco. With a […]
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