Author: Jade

Fleet Operators Urged to Stay Ahead of Regulations with Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Conferences

Anyone responsible for keeping commercial vehicle fleets compliant, safe and efficient is urged to join Logistics UK this autumn for the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading series of Transport Manager conferences. With ten events taking place across the country plus a virtual event, the conferences provide operators with the latest compliance information, guidance on legislation and […]

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Urban Farm-It and Oakland International Launch Innovative Mushroom Farm at Redditch Site

Urban Farm-It, pioneers in sustainable mushroom cultivation, has announced the opening of its second farm in partnership with leading logistics provider Oakland International. Situated at Oakland’s Redditch site, the new farm marks a major step forward in reducing food miles and building a greener supply chain. The cutting-edge mushroom farm features a 190-square-metre fruiting room […]

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Meet the UKPackaging Expo exhibitors: Datec Packaging – redefining eCommerce packaging for a sustainable future

As anticipation builds for the inaugural UKPackaging Expo this September (3rd– 4th September, Manchester Central), one exhibitor poised to make a strong impression is Datec Packaging. With their latest innovation, eComPack®, the company is setting new benchmarks in eCommerce packaging, and they’re heading to Manchester to show the industry exactly why this matters. “We’ve not long […]

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UK’s first commercially grown ginger set to boost UK’s food security in sustainable food production breakthrough

Pioneer Alastair Hawken has become the first person in the UK to successfully grow ginger commercially. The owner of Grantham-based Hawkens Gingerbread has cultivated ginger in hydroponic polytunnels – a breakthrough that could reduce the UK’s reliance on imports of the spice, as well as its hefty carbon footprint. Alastair developed the soil-free system from […]

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Arno Melchior on the packaging blind spot that’s costing brands money

We hear from retired Reckitt packaging director Arno Melchior on why digitalisation is the key to surviving the next wave of EPR regulation. The packaging landscape is changing, not gradually but in sharp regulatory leaps that are catching even seasoned players off guard. Across Europe, the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules is transforming […]

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Cimbali Group strengthens presence in India with Faema: new partnership with Fresh & Honest and investment in local resources to consolidate the Total Coffee Solution

Cimbali Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional coffee machines, is pleased to announce the addition of Fresh & Honest to Faema’s official distribution network in India. This important step is paired with a strategic investment in a local Area Manager, appointed to directly and effectively support the Indian market, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing […]

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It’s a kind of magic machine

~ Beckhoff help Tetra Pak’s packaging solutions to earn “magic” status ~   In Modena, Italy, a software-enabled, highly efficient capping machine has been dubbed the “magic machine.” The name was chosen by Tetra Pak’s pilot customer, impressed by the reliability, performance and flexibility of the Tetra Pak Cap Applicator 40 Speed Hyper. But what […]

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Lioncroft roars into summer

West Midlands’ retailers enjoyed a scorching start to their summer as Lioncroft Wholesale celebrated its fifth birthday in style. The Midland’s biggest independent food and drink wholesaler marked this major milestone with unmissable deals, discounts and powerful promotions in order to give back to its loyal customers. As part of its birthday celebrations, the wholesaler […]

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Grow, Learn, Share at IPPS Europe Annual Conference 2025

Peterborough, UK, 8–10 October 2025 The International Plant Production Society (IPPS) Europe is pleased to announce that ticket sales and sponsorship packages are available for the highly anticipated IPPS Europe Annual Conference 2025, taking place at the Park Inn by Radisson in Peterborough, UK Recognised as one of Europe’s leading platforms for plant production professionals, […]

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