One in five Scottish distilleries in distress as global whisky crisis hits Scotland’s most famous export

   New data from leading financial advisory and restructuring experts BTG (formerly Begbies Traynor Group) shows that 19% of all of Scotland’s distilleries are facing financial distress.   In Scotland, 69 distillers, and a further 217 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, are facing significant or critical financial issues, according to the latest, business distress […]

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Latest KIT release delivers faster, easier and more flexible tool audits

The latest update to KIT®, the intelligent tool and equipment management platform, introduces a more efficient and adaptable way to perform and record audits for customers across aerospace, automotive and food & drink manufacturing. In sectors where speed, accuracy and accountability are essential, teams need systems that evolve with their operational needs. This release introduces […]

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New report highlights impact on businesses from rising risk of water disruption

Water Direct launched WaterTight, its flagship water resilience solution designed to help organisations maintain operations and recover quickly when water supply interruptions occur. For boards and leadership teams, the question is shifting from ‘could this happen?’ to ‘what is our exposure, and how quickly can we recover?’ WaterTight is designed to turn that question into a practical plan – so organisations can manage […]

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First-of-its-kind network to unite thousands of global suppliers committed to driving sustainability progress

Hundreds of global suppliers – including in the manufacturing sector – have come together in a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer network to share practical strategies for improving their sustainability performance, with thousands more expected to join in the coming months. The platform, facilitated by leading global ESG rating agency EcoVadis, provides a trusted space for suppliers to […]

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Leading biscuit manufacturer, Fox’s Burton’s Companies, delivers strong 2024/2025 performance as innovation powers growth

Fox’s Burton’s Company Group Limited (FBC UK), the manufacturer behind some of Britain’s most-loved biscuits including Maryland Cookies®, Fox’s Chocolatey®, Jammie Dodgers® and Wagon Wheels ®, has reported a year of strong growth and market leading performance in its latest results for the year ending 31 August 2025, with consolidated revenues of £695 million, up […]

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McCain announces new UK Farm of the Future as part of its global commitment to help futureproof British agriculture

McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire, home of McCain’s GB headquarters for over 50 years. In partnership with the University of Leeds, this is McCain’s third commercial-scale research and innovation site to trial regenerative agriculture practices, marking […]

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Air Control Industries launches Hyroic modular, energy-efficient drying systems for food and beverage production lines

Air Control Industries (ACI) has launched Hyroic, a new range of modular drying systems developed for use across food and beverage processing and packaging operations. The systems help to address moisture-related challenges that can affect product quality, packaging integrity, line reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness. Moisture control is increasingly critical on modern production lines, where […]

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Clifton Packaging unveils new website as part of group-wide transformation

UK headquartered flexible packaging solutions provider, Clifton Packaging, has launched a new website marking the next phase in its strategic transformation.   The launch aligns with Clifton Packaging’s refreshed visual identity and new logo introduced late last year following the decision to join Cartonpack Group.   The new website showcases Clifton Packaging’s full product portfolio, […]

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Klöckner Pentaplast secures prestigious PSV sustainability certification for recycled content used in its rXPS trays

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved another significant milestone in its sustainability strategy, with the recycled content used in its rXPS polystyrene trays earning Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) certification at the 10% level. Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) is an independent Italian and European certification dedicated to products made from recycled plastic. It verifies both the quality […]

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From beaker to reel: How papercraft presses meaning into every sheet

By Genevieve Dowson, Senior Technical Specialist at James Cropper   Paper is central to many of our most treasured memories.   Think of the vivid colours of the wrapping that you tore away to reveal your favourite childhood birthday present. The excitement of turning the last page of an unforgettable book. Or maybe just an ordinary […]

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