African Originals, the award-winning Kenyan-based cider, spirits and soft drinks company is targeting affluent urban consumers in Uganda with the launch of its premium craft cider range. Partnering with Vicland Distributors Uganda, a leading distributor of international brands, the company will offer six of its craft ciders, such Pineapple & Mint and Passion & Lime, […]
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As health concerns about high sodium intake grow, consumers and public health organisations are pushing for reduced sodium in food products. Many governments have introduced sodium reduction targets for food manufacturers, aiming to lower the population’s average sodium consumption and reduce rates of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. These guidelines have encouraged manufacturers to gradually reformulate […]
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The 2025 Innovation Awards judging panel brings together 18 top experts from leading global brands, sustainability organisations, and packaging innovators to assess and celebrate the most groundbreaking solutions. London Packaging Week has unveiled its 18-member judging panel for the 2025 Innovation Awards, featuring senior figures from global brands, industry bodies, and sustainability pioneers. With expertise spanning […]
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Tey Bannerman, who leads McKinsey’s AI-driven customer experience and hyper-personalisation work, explores how AI is quietly transforming packaging, supply chains, and innovation. The vast, interwoven ecosystem of packaging and innovation is something most people never pause to consider. Yet, within its layers—each fold, lies a world of hidden ingenuity. It is a silent force shaping […]
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The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has created a new free online resource for pioneering advisors, farmers and land managers seeking to improve biodiversity and sustainability at a landscape scale. The Landscape Leaders: Farmer Cluster Training Programme has been created using insights, material and feedback from farmer clusters in both the UK and 10 […]
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James Cropper, a global market leader in Paper & Packaging and Advanced Materials, has partnered with artist Nathan Ward to craft a stunning fusion of art and material innovation titled Message in a Wrap. The groundbreaking project resulted in the creation of a stunning 3D diorama made entirely with Moulded Fibre and paper. The collaboration was inspired […]
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Although variety they say is the spice of life, in food safety environments, standards, by definition, usually benefit from the installation of standardised equipment. Commercial Manager Jodie Curry at Fortress Technology Europe explores how this alignment of processes and technology tools can contribute to a safer global food supply chain. Food is a multinational business […]
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The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – has kicked off 2025 with a highly successful first quarter, marked by its success and industry endorsement of its #outsourcingis campaign. Launched at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack Show, the #outsourcingis campaign has quickly captured the industry’s attention by showcasing how […]
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Imagine you walk into a shop looking for a snack. You’re trying to decide what to get, but all the sandwiches are in plain windowless cartons, and all the crisps are in plain bags. There’s no information written down anywhere. You ask a shop assistant for help, but they don’t seem to understand what the […]
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British company WNV Systems has just unveiled a patented Internal Trailer Wash that uses advanced technology to break new ground in trailer and container sanitation. A standalone, portable unit, the new Internal Trailer Wash (ITW) is engineered to be faster, safer, quicker, cheaper, and more effective than traditional cleansing methods. The improved hygiene standards it […]
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