Discover how paper is reinventing packaging at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, where creativity, sustainability, and innovation converge. For decades, paper has quietly been the backbone of communication, packaging, and creative expression. It has wrapped gifts, carried words, and protected products, yet in recent years it has been asked to do far more. Sustainability is […]
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As consumers become more conscious of their food choices, there is a noticeable shift in how taste is perceived and delivered. The demand for complex, indulgent flavours is rising, especially in plant-based and better-for-you foods. Manufacturers are responding to this shift by developing bolder, cleaner, and more layered taste experiences that meet the growing desire […]
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Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is setting the course for further international growth: With the return of Frank Wieland as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), the company is sending a clear signal to strengthen its global sales activities. “Our markets are global, and we want to consistently expand our […]
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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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Co-op, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) have collaborated again to launch a second burst of their ‘Meals that Matter’ national fundraising and awareness campaign, inviting customers to support inclusive sports by purchasing participating Co-op meal deals in stores or online. Running now until the 9th December across Co-op stores and […]
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Accessing a Gravity Metal Detector’s reject device and removing it from service for deep cleans and maintenance can be difficult when the reject mechanism is enclosed. To address some of the most common issues encountered in gravity metal detection, Fortress Technology has designed a roll-out reject device to support faster changeovers and better hygiene practices. […]
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As the peak shopping season approaches, retailers are putting the finishing touches to their seasonal strategies, to ensure shelves and online channels are well stocked to meet consumer demand. Last year’s UK Black Friday and Christmas sales showed a mixed performance. Despite a strong Black Friday, the entire 2024 festive period was somewhat lacklustre for retailers, […]
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Leeds-based manufacturer and global exporter, WDS Components, took home the title at the 2025 Made in Britain Impact Awards WDS Components, a global exporter of machine parts and accessories, has been recognised as ‘Heritage Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Made in Britain Impact Awards. The Leeds-based manufacturer has been trading for over 70 years […]
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As the UK Plastics Pact comes to an end, the industry is already looking ahead to its successor – the UK Packaging Pact. We spoke to industry leaders and experts about what this means for businesses working in packaging and beyond. It’s a new era for packaging – an era of refill and reuse. Or, […]
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New facility helps food and beverage (F&B) powder producers validate powder-formulated products and processes at industrial scale. Tetra Pak has officially opened its new Product Development Centre (PDC) for Powder Process and Technology in Cholet, France, designed to accelerate innovation and optimise processes for powder-formulated products. At 340m², the new powder PDC features a fully equipped pilot plant […]
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