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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Lamb throughput marginally higher than expected but concerns remain

The latest figures for lambs processed to date were marginally higher than expected, recent processing figures from Defra have revealed, which has been welcomed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). However, the red meat promotion body has raised concerns about the overall declining lamb crop figures. Whilst the 2023-24 lamb crop was […]