ifm, a global leader in sensor technology, introduces its new robust fail-safe inductive sensors, engineered for the food and beverage industry. These cutting-edge, all-metal sensors establish a new standard for safety and reliability in extreme conditions. ifm is the first and only supplier to offer fail-safe inductive sensors in a durable full-metal design, ensuring maximum safety […]
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The bulk material handling experts will feature the CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor at Booth 420 Hapman, a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom bulk material handling equipment, is excited to announce its exhibition at The Almond Conference, taking place December 10–12, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Attendees are invited to visit Hapman at […]
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Ahead of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, Emma Bourne and Claire Dillaney of DEFRA, together with Jeremy Blake of PackUK, reveal how government, industry, and intermediaries are aligning to deliver the UK’s most ambitious system of packaging reform. In the quiet momentum of industry transformation, some shifts are felt more than they are seen. Across […]
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With system integration support from HANT, the collaboration delivers fast, reliable and scalable receipt printing aligned with Poland’s new PET container recycling initiative BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, the global manufacturer of advanced receipt, label, and mobile printers, has today announced its partnership with Polish IT and digital services company iMedia Sp. z […]
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Co-op, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) have collaborated again to launch a second burst of their ‘Meals that Matter’ national fundraising and awareness campaign, inviting customers to support inclusive sports by purchasing participating Co-op meal deals in stores or online. Running now until the 9th December across Co-op stores and […]
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Accessing a Gravity Metal Detector’s reject device and removing it from service for deep cleans and maintenance can be difficult when the reject mechanism is enclosed. To address some of the most common issues encountered in gravity metal detection, Fortress Technology has designed a roll-out reject device to support faster changeovers and better hygiene practices. […]
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As the peak shopping season approaches, retailers are putting the finishing touches to their seasonal strategies, to ensure shelves and online channels are well stocked to meet consumer demand. Last year’s UK Black Friday and Christmas sales showed a mixed performance. Despite a strong Black Friday, the entire 2024 festive period was somewhat lacklustre for retailers, […]
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Leeds-based manufacturer and global exporter, WDS Components, took home the title at the 2025 Made in Britain Impact Awards WDS Components, a global exporter of machine parts and accessories, has been recognised as ‘Heritage Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Made in Britain Impact Awards. The Leeds-based manufacturer has been trading for over 70 years […]
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As the UK Plastics Pact comes to an end, the industry is already looking ahead to its successor – the UK Packaging Pact. We spoke to industry leaders and experts about what this means for businesses working in packaging and beyond. It’s a new era for packaging – an era of refill and reuse. Or, […]
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New facility helps food and beverage (F&B) powder producers validate powder-formulated products and processes at industrial scale. Tetra Pak has officially opened its new Product Development Centre (PDC) for Powder Process and Technology in Cholet, France, designed to accelerate innovation and optimise processes for powder-formulated products. At 340m², the new powder PDC features a fully equipped pilot plant […]
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