The Innovation Awards 2026 return to London Packaging Week, celebrating the boldest, most disruptive packaging designs shaping the future. The future of packaging is taking centre stage: London Packaging Week has opened entries for its prestigious Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating the most forward-thinking, disruptive, and creative projects shaping the industry today. Entries are now open, […]
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Plastic pallet boxes with reduced height are used for clear storage, allowing quick access to contents and protecting sensitive goods. Typical fields of application include the food industry, fish processing, mechanical engineering and metal processing. The Craemer Group – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of durable plastic logistics solutions – has developed the new […]
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~ Rethinking transport on production lines ~ 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 […]
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Pars Food Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading pie makers, has announced the opening of a new state of the art 14,500 sq. ft production facility in addition to the current 15,500 sq ft bakery in Glasgow. The new facility was acquired to meet the exceptional demand for its growing Pie Sports brand, reflecting strong growth […]
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Head sommeliers and wine buyers from some of the UK’s most prestigious hospitality venues, including The Ritz, The Connaught, The Ned and The Berkeley yesterday gathered at Roebuck Estates, in the heart of Sussex, for the opening session of the 2026 Roebuck Viticulture Academy. The day focused on winter pruning, with participants taking part in a hands-on workshop […]
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The global fermentation market is expanding rapidly, driven by demand for enzymes, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), biochemicals, probiotics and alternative proteins. As growth continues to accelerate, so does pressure on manufacturers to not only innovate but also to scale efficiently. While product concepts may be proven at lab scale, many companies encounter quality and variability […]
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Lidl GB has revealed a new food waste reduction target to coincide with the start of Food Waste Action Week and announced new trials to help accelerate progress. After surpassing its FY2025 goal of 40% food waste reduction, the discounter has now raised its five-year target from 50% to a more ambitious 70% by FY2030. […]
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The third-party outsourcing community will have the chance to learn about and discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the industry at this year’s BCMPA Conference, at the Oxford Belfry on 1st April. At a time when the supply chain is facing a variety of pressures, from economic uncertainty to new legislation and global […]
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As increasing numbers of consumers opt for indulgent dishes as part of their dining experience, Caterforce has launched a new addition to its Chefs’ Selections luxury dessert portfolio. Joining the brand’s Premium Collection, the Salted Chocolate Chantilly Slice provides operators with a delicious way to elevate their menus to meet this rising consumer demand. Comprising […]
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By Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, Sales Manager Europe, HRS Heat Exchangers The benefits of pasteurisation on the safety and shelf life of fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies are well proven. While thermal processing can occasionally have unwanted effects on product quality such as nutrient loss and changes in colour, flavour and texture, a recent […]
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