The record-breaking Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 united the UK’s packaging industry, spotlighting sustainable, breakthrough innovations, and the next generation of trailblazing talent. The 21st edition of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 has closed to overwhelming acclaim, attracting 8,021 unique visitors, an 8% increase on the previous year. The event continues to cement its position […]
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Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB), sponsored by Uber Eats, has announced the first names in its speaker programme for its upcoming trade show this March, including leaders from hospitality heavyweights such as Caravan, Hawksmoor and House of Tides & Solstice, with further speakers set to be announced in the coming weeks. Returning to Manchester Central […]
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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 brings the future of packaging to life with new zones, breakthrough technologies, and expert-led experiences designed to inspire, inform, and connect every stage of the supply chain. What’s next for the packaging industry? Every year, businesses from across the world gather under one roof at the Birmingham NEC to get […]
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– Hunt’s Food Group is delighted to announce the return of the Hunt’s Food Show in 2026. Taking place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at the Bath & West Showground, the event will welcome over 150 exhibitors, ranging from well-known national brands to innovative local suppliers. Designed exclusively for trade professionals, the Hunt’s Food Show offers a […]
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Tetra Pak® Air Jet Cleaning System for Powder awarded first place, with the Tetra Pak® Industrial Protein Mixer also named as a finalist in the Food Manufacturing Innovation category. Meanwhile, Tetra Pak’s Whole oat beverage line named as a finalist in the Future Foodtech Innovation category. Tetra Pak has received the Food Manufacturing Innovation Award from Fi Europe for […]
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The market for fruit and vegetable packaging is undergoing major changes. In the wake of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), recycling rates and material savings are becoming an even stronger focus for manufacturers. The industry is conducting intensive research into future-proof solutions. Poly-clip System, the global technology leader in clip closure […]
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Next-gen human–robot teaming. At the recently concluded IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025), RealMan Robotics made a major breakthrough with the debut of its RealBOT Embodied Open Platform. The company successfully conducted a cross-regional teleoperation demonstration, linking Beijing and Hangzhou, 1,200 km apart, to showcase the real-time collaboration capabilities of embodied […]
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The bulk material handling experts will feature the CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor at Booth 420 Hapman, a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom bulk material handling equipment, is excited to announce its exhibition at The Almond Conference, taking place December 10–12, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Attendees are invited to visit Hapman at […]
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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 speakers […]
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Ahead of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, Emma Bourne and Claire Dillaney of DEFRA, together with Jeremy Blake of PackUK, reveal how government, industry, and intermediaries are aligning to deliver the UK’s most ambitious system of packaging reform. In the quiet momentum of industry transformation, some shifts are felt more than they are seen. Across […]
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