Author: Sophie Weir

‘Meals that Matter’ returns to Co-op: serving up support for Special Olympics GB in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Sophie Weir

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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Easy-Access Reject Device for Gravity Inspection

Sophie Weir

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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LTS Global Solutions Forecasts 30% Warehousing Surge Ahead of Peak Season

Sophie Weir

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

Thriving machinery components exporter awarded title of ‘Heritage Manufacturer of the Year’

Sophie Weir

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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Food and Beverage Powder Producers gain scale-up advantage with Tetra Pak’s new Product Development Centre in France 

Sophie Weir

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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First-ever carbon-free aluminum can launches ahead of COP30

Sophie Weir

Alcoa, Ball and Unilever Partner to Launch the First Use of ELYSIS® Carbon-Free Smelting Technology in Consumer Personal and Home Care Packaging Collaboration Marks an Industry Milestone in Advancing Low-Carbon Aluminum for Everyday Products Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA; ASX: AAI), Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) and Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL) announced the first use of breakthrough ELYSIS® carbon-free smelting […]

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Masterpress to Showcase New Side-Gusset Envelopes, Address E-commerce Investment at White Label World Expo London 2025

Sophie Weir

At White Label World Expo 2025, Masterpress will present its latest e-commerce solutions and highlight a recent investment in e-commerce envelopes. This strategic move seeks to further strengthen the company’s position in the e-commerce sector. Masterpress E-Commerce, a dedicated business unit at Masterpress, a European provider of printed packaging solutions, is scheduled to exhibit at White Label […]

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