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Welsh Business Viscose Closures achieves OK compost HOME certification for Plastic-Free Shrink Sleeves

Swansea-based packaging manufacturer and distributor Viscose Closures has achieved OK compost HOME certification from TÜV AUSTRIA for its transparent Plastic-free shrink sleeves, including printed transparent sleeves. The certification marks a significant milestone for the business, providing independent verification that the certified sleeves meet recognised criteria for home composting conditions. Viscose’s Plastic-free shrink sleeves are made […]

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Is your conveyor the weakest link in your beverage line?

For UK canning, bottling and PET operations, the pressure to maintain output and control costs with leaner maintenance teams has never been greater. Yet one of the most common sources of unplanned downtime, the conveyor system, sits largely unaddressed. The problem is that most conveyor issues don’t announce themselves. Gradual chain wear, subtle misalignment or […]

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Near Infrared Technology: Increase Snack Food Production

Add MoistTech’s ir3000-F moisture sensor Collecting moisture and oil measurements during snack food production can offer several benefits. When moisture and oil data are available in real time, the operator can make adjustments quickly to resolve any issues. This leads to improved product quality, less waste and more satisfied customers. The IR-3000F features plug-and-play technology, […]

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Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken

  A low-power blue light could be the key to significantly reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the UK, scientists at the University of Reading have found. Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning worldwide. In the UK alone there are hundreds of thousands of cases each year, costing an estimated […]

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Registration opens for UKPackaging Expo 2026

Northern Powerhouse event returns on 10th-11th November at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Registration is now open for the second edition of UKPackaging Expo, a groundbreaking packaging trade exhibition which is set to run from 10th-11th November 2026 at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool. Visitors can look forward to seeing over 120 exhibitors from across the UK […]

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Technology That’s Supporting Daily Warehouse Operations 

Warehouses need to remain efficient at all times, especially since both running costs and consumer demand are higher than ever. Thankfully, there are a number of technologies out there that are helping warehouse operations streamline processes, fulfil orders quickly, and keep employees happy. So, here are just three of the top technologies supporting daily warehouse […]

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