Packaging is a key element of our modern economy – and the industry is facing radical change in this area. How can robotics help to make packaging more sustainable? KUKA is looking for creative and innovative ideas in the new round of its Innovation Award. The packaging industry is undergoing change: the new EU Packaging […]
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Businesses nationwide are being urged act now as the first ever deadline for the government’s new Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) draws closer. This October, many larger companies will be obliged to file detailed reports on the packaging that they processed in the first half of 2025. Businesses who fail to meet the regulations face fines and other […]
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James Cropper, the UK’s sole remaining manufacturer of speciality-coloured papers, is now offering direct access to its leading colour portfolio built on over 50 years of proprietary fibre-dyeing expertise. The range, designed, formulated, and crafted entirely in the UK at the company’s historic Lake District mill, is poised to make its official debut very soon. […]
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Strengthening its position as the leading buying group for independent foodservice wholesalers, Caterforce is delighted to announce Woods Foodservice as its latest member. Woods Foodservice will officially join the group on 1 August 2025, further strengthening Caterforce’s reach and influence across the UK’s foodservice sector and bringing its turnover to more than £900 million. The […]
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As 60% of European consumers focus on healthy eating, food manufacturers must craft indulgent summer options that meet modern dietary demands Summer months are synonymous with eating outdoors at picnics and BBQs, but as consumer preferences shift toward more health-conscious choices, food manufacturers are under growing pressure to adapt their favourite summer foods. Manufacturers are […]
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State-of-the-art Hiller decanter system boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and supports sustainable operations at Yaxley site When Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry, a leading UK food producer, were looking for a new centrifuge to increase capacity and processing efficiency on the waste water treatment plant at their Yaxley production plant, they turned to the Hiller model […]
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Vivian Loftin, Co-founder of Recyda, will share how digital tools are transforming packaging compliance at London Packaging Week 2025. As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations continue to evolve across Europe, businesses are facing increasingly complex compliance challenges. Shifting fee structures, stringent data requirements, and rising cost implications are reshaping the packaging landscape. For companies with […]
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Co-op has joined forces with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) to launch ‘Meals That Matter’ – a campaign championing inclusion and raising funds to support Special Olympics GB’s life-changing sports programmes for people with intellectual disabilities. Running in Co-op stores across the UK from 9th July to 5th August, the […]
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New Meat & Poultry qualification delivers tailored, on-the-job training for butchers and food processing operatives across Scotland. National Food & Drink Training (NFDT), the training arm of Scottish Bakers, has launched a new SCQF Level 5 qualification in Meat & Poultry Processing – delivering fully funded, work-based training designed to upskill employees, enhance business performance, […]
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Medium and Spicy single-use sachets join the brand’s growing line of authentic, at-home Mexican food solutions. Authentic Mexican food brand, Gran Luchito, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Taco Seasoning Sachets available in Medium and Spicy varieties. Designed for ease and flavour, each single-use sachet offers a convenient way for UK shoppers to create […]
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