This article is part of a regular series exploring the future of packaging through the lens of the Easyfairs Packaging Council – a collective of leading thinkers, makers and disruptors from across the design, retail and FMCG industries. Walk into any supermarket, pharmacy, or high street shop, and it becomes clear that packaging is everywhere. […]
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The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s annual general meeting concluded with a prizegiving ceremony recognising the exceptional contribution of horticulture professionals and students over the past year. The Aberconway Award for best horticultural dissertation was awarded to James Douglass from SRUC. James’ thesis investigated the relationship between different populations of the Scots Pine pathogen Curreya spp. […]
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Rising demand for the UK’s favourite sourdough has sparked a major milestone for Geary’s Bakery, as the family-run business behind Jason’s Sourdough today unveils a new, £36 million, custom built bakery in Leicester. The third facility in its growing portfolio, will double production capacity and create 380 new jobs. The expansion represents a significant step […]
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FASTSIGNS UK, part of the leading global signage and visual communications brand, is marking three decades of business by reflecting on success and plans ahead. Since opening its first centre in Leeds in 1995, the company has grown its nationwide network of signage specialists to 23 centres, where it provides custom signs, graphics and visual […]
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Bonsucro—the leading global non-profit uniting the sugarcane sector—highlights its vital role in advancing environmental progress. Through its rigorous Production Standard and collaborative multi-stakeholder platform, Bonsucro works to drive positive transformation across the sugarcane sector. Why sugarcane matters on World Environment Day: With the nature and climate crisis accelerating, deforestation rates rising, and the world counting down to […]
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This week (June 9th-14th), award-winning tequila cocktail brand Pimentae is bringing its signature flavour and energy to the heart of London with an exclusive Margarita Bar Takeover at Waitrose Kings Cross. In celebration of its now-iconic cocktail range, including the Spicy Margarita, Tommy’s Margarita, Cucumber Margarita, and the recently launched Grapefruit Margarita, Pimentae has transformed the […]
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Arla Foods Ingredients has extended its distribution partnership with MasterSense to bring innovative nutrition solutions to the Chilean market. The new distribution agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to grow in the region, expanding a collaboration that began in Mexico in 2024. It covers Arla Foods Ingredients’ solutions for two key segments: · Performance nutrition – there […]
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Nestlé Professional has announced James Titmuss as head of sales for UK & Ireland. He succeeds Steve Norris, who is stepping down from his role as sales director. Katya Simmons, managing director of Nestlé Professional said: “James’ depth of commercial experience, customer focus and strategic thinking make him an excellent addition to our leadership team […]
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Food and drink manufacturers can now upgrade their insect light traps (ILTs) and lower running costs following the launch of the Opti-Catch Retrofit 5W LED. The solution has been developed by Pelsis Group, a global leader in pest control innovation, has partnered with leading manufacturer of shatterproof lamps Fotolec Technologies. It comes with a three-year warranty and offers a […]
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Regulatory technology platform Rubicon Bridge has expanded its service enabling food and food supplement brands to unlock European markets, as companies seek stability amid tariff turbulence. With global tariffs disrupting established supply chains, Rubicon Bridge’s technology helps businesses quickly pivot to avoid increased import duties and access more stable regulatory environments. The business has now […]
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