As thoughts move to 2026 and what the second half of the decade might bring, we speak to some of the innovators working to make a more productive future come to pass. Technology has always been at the heart of packaging. In the 1800s, state-of-the-art machinery was used to drive innovations in box making, bag […]
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McCain led funding enables Community Shop Eastfield to provide essential support to local families Over 7,300 local residents supported so far with essential food aid, with 1,600 participants gaining new skills through community-led courses McCain deepens community roots with new shop opening in North Bransholme, Hull McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato […]
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The Board of Logistics UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Fletcher as CEO. Ben joins on 1st December and will take on his full responsibilities from the start of the new year. Ben joins Logistics UK after enjoying a highly successful career including, most recently, senior roles within Make UK where he held […]
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Discover how paper is reinventing packaging at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, where creativity, sustainability, and innovation converge. For decades, paper has quietly been the backbone of communication, packaging, and creative expression. It has wrapped gifts, carried words, and protected products, yet in recent years it has been asked to do far more. Sustainability is […]
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As consumers become more conscious of their food choices, there is a noticeable shift in how taste is perceived and delivered. The demand for complex, indulgent flavours is rising, especially in plant-based and better-for-you foods. Manufacturers are responding to this shift by developing bolder, cleaner, and more layered taste experiences that meet the growing desire […]
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The UK’s biggest packaging event returns to NEC Birmingham, 11 & 12 February 2026 Registration is now open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, the UK’s largest and most comprehensive packaging event, taking place at NEC Birmingham on 11 & 12 February 2026. Over two days, more than 7,400 visitors, 450 world-class suppliers, and 80 expert speakers […]
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Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is setting the course for further international growth: With the return of Frank Wieland as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), the company is sending a clear signal to strengthen its global sales activities. “Our markets are global, and we want to consistently expand our […]
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SodaStream, a leading global brand in sparkling water makers, has chosen the SIG Dome 500ml carton bottle for its new Apple Schorlen-Mix and Grape Schorlen-Mix syrups. This marks SodaStream’s entry into the fruit Schorlen segment and its first use of aseptic carton packs as part of SodaStream’s continued commitment to sustainability. The SIG Dome carton […]
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Healthy growth and immunity are the health benefits most likely to influence mothers’ purchases of infant or toddler formula, a global survey for Arla Foods Ingredients has found. Arla Foods Ingredients commissioned YouGov to survey 6,800 women in 13 different countries. All were aged 18-45 and educated to at least college level, and either had […]
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Food safety begins with accurate weight recording and by no means ends there. In everyday practice, weighing systems play a key role in ensuring product quality in food production, complying with legal requirements and avoiding product recalls. The Minebea Intec MiNexx® portfolio has been specially developed to meet these requirements: It includes bench and floor […]
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