“That’s the wrong remote control!” To people with a TV and a separate DVD player or sound system, those words might sound familiar. They might also sound familiar to people in a contract packaging facility, where multiple machines from different vendors all use different communication protocols. It would be simpler if one system controlled everything, […]
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Domino’s new high-power laser enables manufacturers to code larger, more complex designs clearly and quickly on plastics, glass, and other challenging beverage substrates. Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), a global expert in advanced variable data printing solutions, has expanded its laser coding portfolio with the launch of the Dx1060i CO² Laser Coder. The new 100-watt CO² […]
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Future Trailblazer winner Aden Newbury has transformed Kingfisher’s packaging sustainability, turning data, innovation, and curiosity into real-world impact. When Aden Newbury first joined Kingfisher eight years ago, his world revolved around numbers. From pricing to operations, his early career was defined by analytical roles that honed his eye for detail and precision. “I’ve done pricing, […]
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Tight budgets, compressed timelines, and rising expectations: how OEMs can help ensure reliability and performance of their solutions through smarter cooling partnerships. By Ian Morgan, Sales Manager OEM and Trade, ICS Cool Energy Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under constant pressure to deliver machines that are not only technically robust but also innovative, reliable, and […]
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Lerwick Brewery, the UK’s most northerly brewery, has announced that its range of award-winning craft beers is now available for trade customers across the UK through the online marketplace EebriaTrade. This new listing provides a direct route for pubs, bars, and hotels the length of the UK from Shetland to Cornwall to purchase Lerwick’s beers. […]
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As the drink manufacturing and bottling industries evolve with growing demand for speed, hygiene, and precision, equipment manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver streamlined, efficient, and intelligent solutions. Regal Rexnord™ stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering a comprehensive portfolio of trusted brands designed to meet the diverse challenges of modern production lines. […]
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Prinova will highlight a new range of beverage concepts targeting key consumer health and nutrition trends at Fi Europe (2nd to 4th December in Paris). The leading provider of bespoke premixes and blends will showcase three new “Inner Power” functional beverage concepts. With a “feeling good from the inside out” theme, the ready-to-drink range is designed to […]
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Food and drink manufacturers must meet growing retail and public demands for more sustainable operations. But every decarbonisation initiative must deliver a clear return on investment. Stuart Little, Powerstar’s Business Development Manager considers how voltage optimisation can help lower energy spend and reduce carbon emissions. The pressure to decarbonise Food and drink manufacturing is the […]
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The UK’s biggest packaging event returns to NEC Birmingham, 11 & 12 February 2026 Registration is now open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, the UK’s largest and most comprehensive packaging event, taking place at NEC Birmingham on 11 & 12 February 2026. Over two days, more than 7,400 visitors, 450 world-class suppliers, and 80 expert […]
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Bisto, the nation’s favourite gravy, has introduced a fully-recyclable packaging format across its foodservice range, saving almost 1,000kg of cardboard and 5.6 tonnes of plastic from entering the value chain each year. The FSC-certified cardboard cases for Bisto’s Original, Poultry, Reduced Salt and Vegetarian Gravy Granules have each been reduced in height by 20mm. The […]
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