Aldi UK introduces paper packaging for porridge oats in stores

The transition is forecast to save approximately 57t of plastic annually. Budget supermarket chain Aldi UK has enhanced its sustainability by introducing paper packaging for its Everyday Essentials Porridge Oats product across all stores in the country. The initiative ensures that the entire range of the supermarket’s porridge oat products, including Everyday Essentials, Organic, and […]

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How the Internet of Things is enhancing the contract catering industry

By Ruby Whipp, VP of Product, at mpro5 The ongoing integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies is revolutionising how caterers, hotels and restaurants operate. IoT devices, in conjunction with process management apps, automate processes and gather data, helping businesses to make more informed decisions and improve the customer experience. With IoT sensors, caterers can confirm, […]

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BCMPA JULY CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON FUTUREPROOFING THE CONTRACT MANUFACTURING, PACKING, FULFILMENT & LOGISTICS INDUSTRY

The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, will be hosting its first full conference since 2018, focusing on the latest industry trends and challenges in third-party outsourcing. Held at the Delta by Marriot Nottingham Belfry on the 10th of July, the conference will be an opportunity for BCMPA members and […]

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Now With the Strength to Floor Anything

The Sika® flooring range now features Ucrete® – the world’s toughest floor for the food & beverage industry. Specifying the right flooring is vital to ensure operations stay safe, hygienic and efficient. Get it wrong and ongoing costs can be huge in terms of lost productivity, downtime and personal injury. That’s why, when it matters, Sika® Ucrete® is trusted […]

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Making the invisible visible – Hyperspectral technology for flawless seal seam inspection of coloured packaging

The food industry is in a constant state of flux, driven by technological progress and changing consumer preferences. Manufacturing companies are adapting their marketing activities accordingly. One example of this is the increased use of coloured lidding films on packaging to enhance the appeal and brand identity of products. However, these aesthetic improvements also bring […]

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Titan Enterprises’ NSF-Approved Flow Meter Best Value for Beverage Industry

Titan Enterprises maintains certification for their Beverage flow meters and 800 Series turbine flowmeters under NSF/ANSI 169 as equipment for food products. This accreditation is especially important for food and drink manufacturers, food production and handling machinery, and processing and dispensing, as these flow meters can be installed securely in the knowledge that they meet […]

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Omnia Technologies acquires ACMI, SACMI Beverage and SACMI Labelling to create a leading provider of turnkey high-speed beverage automation solutions

Omnia Technologies, a leading platform for automation and bottling technologies for the spirits, wine, beverage, dairy and pharma industries, launches a new high-speed beverage division focused on bottling-labelling-packaging technologies through the acquisitions of ACMI, SACMI Beverage and SACMI Labelling. Headquartered in Fornovo di Taro (Parma, Italy), ACMI is a global leading designer and producer of […]

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