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Sustainable energy for your Net Zero journey: how voltage optimisation can help avoid greenstalling and improve efficiency

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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Registration now open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026

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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PREMIER FOODS ROLLS OUT 100% RECYCLABLE BISTO FOODSERVICE PACKAGING TO HELP OPERATORS REDUCE WASTE 

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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CHOOSING THE RIGHT REJECT SYSTEM

Contaminant detection plays a critical role in food safety. However, the reject system performs an equally important task – removing food safety risks and preventing contaminated product from reaching consumers. Fortress Technology offer a variety of reject systems customised to suit each production, application and food safety need, as well as processing plant configuration. Automated […]

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Paragon Brands unveils new sleeve design for Zubrówka Biała 

Żubrówka Biała, popular Polish vodka brand, is sporting a fresh ice-cold forest-inspired look, following a new sleeve design launching onto supermarket shelves this month.   Leading with the brand’s iconic bison, which sits at the heart of Żubrówka, the new sleeve features striking blue and white colours, evoking elements of the Polish Bialowieża forest in winter. The […]

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The Wholesale Group leads the industry with ‘pioneering’ tech

The Wholesale Group, the UK’s largest delivered wholesale buying group, is leading the industry with its latest technology innovation which will be transformational for its members, supplier partners and team. At its conference in Tenerife earlier this month, the group revealed how its groundbreaking Jake by ShopAI, believed to be world’s first email-native business intelligence […]

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IGD report reveals how brands can drive growth in challenging times

In an era of intense competition and shifting shopper behaviours, brands face unprecedented challenges in maintaining growth and loyalty. IGD’s latest report, ‘How brands can drive growth in challenging times’, delivers actionable insights and successful brand examples from across the globe.  Mounting challenges are reshaping the landscape for brands. Private labels are rapidly widening the […]

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Christmas foods under threat due to record summer heat

Key findings: Some Christmas foods may be in short supply, such as potatoes, parsnips and sprouts. Beer could also be in short supply, due to a rush harvest of grains and cereals Prices will likely rise for consumers Farmers require investment, government backing, and supermarket support Consumers need to place more value on food How […]

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