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Scottish seaweed chips brand SHORE secures six-figure deal and announces four national listings in more than 200 stores

SHORE The Scottish Seaweed Co. (SHORE) celebrates a significant milestone this summer. The Wick-based firm’s seaweed chips are now available in more than 200 supermarkets across Scotland, bringing their unique snacks to more customers. This expansion marks a new chapter in the business’ mission to deliver great-tasting, healthier, and planet-friendly snacks to a wider audience […]

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Driving a Responsive, Sustainable and Efficient Food Supply Chain

To adapt and thrive in this ever-evolving market, food and beverage producers require the capability to integrate the different planning levels, departments and teams within a supply chain. With the right solution, producers should have visibility on the impact of every planning decision. The food and beverage (F&B) industry has always been highly responsive to […]

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BCMPA CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF 2024 CONFERENCE

The future direction of the Contract Manufacturing Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics industry was in the spotlight this month at the BCMPA 2024 Conference. Held at the Delta by Marriott Hotel in Nottingham, over 85 delegates and sponsors attended a series of engaging presentations and panel discussions, geared towards helping co-packers and manufacturers to navigate their […]

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The brand behind the bottle

SHELF APPEAL  A longer shelf life and sustainable supply chain. For beverage producers, preserving quality is everything. Glass makes practical sense because it’s inert and doesn’t react with the contents. Glass bottles ensure that the taste, aroma, and quality are well-preserved without any risk of contamination. This is particularly important for wines, beers, and certain […]

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Graphic Packaging International and Moy Park Help Sainsbury’s Deliver on Its ‘Plan For Better’ Sustainability Goals

Graphic Packaging International, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, and prominent food company Moy Park have created a game-changing new cartonboard packaging solution, delivering a significant plastic reduction for retailer Sainsbury’s. The innovative PaperSeal®[1] Shape cartonboard tray can now be found on-shelf across Sainsbury’s range of private-label breaded chicken products. The trays use 72 […]

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OSY GROUP SECURES INNOVATE UK FUNDING TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

Food tech trailblazer OSY Group has received new financial backing to accelerate its international growth ambitions for its flagship technology which increases the shelf-life of fresh produce and reduces waste. A five-figure grant from Innovate UK Business Growth under its Global Explorers Programme will help OSY Group to advance partnership opportunities and undertake research as […]

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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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