Author: Sophie Weir

“To innovate, we must collaborate” – Masterpress emphasizes need for cross-industry collaboration amid EU PPWR impact

Sophie Weir

Last week, European packaging converter, Masterpress, invited us to its main headquarters in Białystok, Poland, providing a behind-the-scenes look at its operations and outlook on the European packaging industry. Established in 1996, Masterpress specializes in decorative packaging solutions, covering shrink sleeve and self-adhesive labels, as well as offering sleeve label application machinery, application services and […]

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Look again: The power of packaging in the NoLo boom

Sophie Weir

Discover how Laura Willoughby will unpack the power of packaging in the NoLo drinks revolution at London Packaging Week this October.  The no- and low-alcohol (NoLo) drinks category has surged from a passing trend to a defining force in the beverage industry. As consumers, especially younger generations, reconsider their relationship with alcohol, moderation has transformed […]

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From Collaboration to Innovation: Titan Enterprises and RWC Partner on Breakthrough Dispense Solution

Sophie Weir

Co-branded beer dispense technology streamlines installation, enhances precision, and improves product consistency. Since designing their first beverage flowmeter in the early 1990s, Titan Enterprises, a leading UK manufacturer of liquid flow measurement solutions, has had a long-standing supplier relationship with John Guest, part of the RWC’s family of brands. Starting out in 1949 as Reliance […]

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Premium water brand tastes success after scooping national sustainability award 

Sophie Weir

Premium water brand Wenlock Spring has received high praise from judges after winning an award recognising the quality of its products and commitment to sustainability in the vending sector.  The family-run business won Best Sustainable Product in this year’s Vendies Awards at a ceremony held in London. The accolade recognises the company’s unwavering commitment to […]

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Feel supplements: shaking up the world of women’s wellness

Sophie Weir

Digital health and wellness company Feel, has sold almost two million of its award-winning products worldwide. With a presence in six countries, it provides modern-day supplements via subscription for the beauty-from-within space, shaking up the world of women’s wellness. Its science-backed range provides products for the following – empowering customers to take control of their health journey […]

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Fairfields Farm scales up again with multi-million-pound investment to boost crisp production by 40%

Sophie Weir

Rapid expansion follows double-digit growth and strong 2024 trading performance Fairfields Farm, the award-winning, family-run crisp producer based in Wormingford, Essex, is continuing its ambitious expansion plans with a major factory investment set to complete this May. The multi-million-pound upgrade includes the installation of a second industrial fryer, boosting weekly crisp output by 40%, alongside […]

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Latest Audit Report Highlights Gaps in Allergen Compliance with 53% Pass Rates

Sophie Weir

Serve Legal’s latest audit reveals a concerning drop in allergen compliance – now at 53% by 2025. Despite increasing awareness and efforts to improve allergen labelling, food businesses still face challenges with consistent staff training and real-time application of allergen protocols, putting consumers at risk. The food industry faces a critical question, ‘Are we truly […]

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Unitas announce new on-trade member

Sophie Weir

One of East Anglia’s largest independent drinks distributors has joined Unitas Wholesale as an on-trade member.  Lacons, an independent brewer and wholesaler based in Lowestoft, supplies more than 1,000 customer accounts across the East of England and into London. With a heritage dating back to 1760, Lacons has evolved into a dynamic modern brewery with […]

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