With Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 just around the corner, Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, explains why robotics innovation is key to productivity, resilience and long-term packaging sector growth – and why a cultural shift is long overdue. As the saying goes, if you’re not moving forwards – you’re going […]
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Vertical Farming leader – Fischer Farms – has launched New Eden on Ocado, marking the first major commercial listing for its new consumer leaf brand. Introducing UK shoppers to a new generation of produce that is good for people, planet and palates, New Eden embodies the brand’s core belief in “greater food for the greater good”, delivering pure, […]
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– Balloon One, the technology partner optimising global supply chains, has today launched research from businesses operating in the food and beverage (F&B) supply chain to understand the main causes of food waste, finding a growing crisis of avoidable waste which is being driven by outdated warehouse technology. This is creating financial, reputational and operational risk for supply chain leaders across the food and beverage […]
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There was a time when VHS was cutting-edge, revolutionising how we watched our favourite films, but compared to the streaming services we have today, you see just how far the world has moved on. Traditional conveyor systems are the VHS of manufacturing. While they’ve served the industry for decades, today’s production demands more flexibility, more […]
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ifm electronic has introduced the SM Foodmag, a line of magnetic-inductive flow meters designed to deliver precise flow measurement tailored to the food and beverage sector. Built to uphold stringent hygiene requirements while enduring demanding process conditions, the SM Foodmag offers a versatile solution for everything from small dosing lines to large supply pipelines. The […]
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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 brings the future of packaging to life with new zones, breakthrough technologies, and expert-led experiences designed to inspire, inform, and connect every stage of the supply chain. What’s next for the packaging industry? Every year, businesses from across the world gather under one roof at the Birmingham NEC to get […]
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AM Labels Limited will showcase a varied selection of labelling technology at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026, illustrating how its diverse solutions can enhance operational performance, improve processes and streamline operations. On stand W90, AM Labels will be exhibiting the latest addition to its portfolio, the M2 thermal inkjet printer. Taking place at the […]
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Urban Farm‑It, the UK’s fastest‑growing functional mushroom producer, has announced its rebrand to Urban Farm‑Produce (UFP) as it prepares for major expansion across retail, foodservice and direct-to-consumer markets. The move reflects the company’s shift from a grow‑your‑own brand into a vertically integrated supplier capable of delivering consistent, certified‑organic Lion’s Mane at national scale. Having become […]
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The latest addition to the extensive, award-winning range of BAUMER sensors is the NexSonic UF300, an ultra-compact 18mm flat ultrasonic sensor with a 3-meter sensing range and ideally suited to intralogistics applications. The development of this innovative sensor is another example of Baumer’s technological leadership in sensing expertise with another best-in-class product. In addition to […]
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The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT), the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of laying hens, has welcomed the government’s newly published Animal Welfare Strategy for England, including its commitment to work with the egg industry to phase out enriched cages for laying hens. The announcement comes ahead of a UK-wide public consultation on […]
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