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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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, 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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~ 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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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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Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), the trusted expert in advanced variable data printing solutions, will exhibit at Drinktec 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. At the show, Domino experts will be on-hand to discuss how beverage manufacturers can rethink their coding and packaging operations, and introduce beverage packaging solutions that […]
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Schweppes, Britain’s iconic mixer brand, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Goodwood – one of the UK’s most prestigious and historic estates – as the Official Mixer Supplier to Members’ Meeting, Festival of Speed, Goodwoof, Goodwood Racecourse and Goodwood Revival. This new partnership brings together two iconic British names with over 500 years of combined heritage. […]
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The SSE Arena, Belfast is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tayto, one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic and best-loved brands. This collaboration brings together two organisations with deep roots in the local community, each known for delivering unforgettable experience – whether through world-class live entertainment or the unmistakable taste of Tayto’s renowned snacks. […]
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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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