The Wholesale Group, the UK’s largest delivered wholesale buying group, is leading the industry with its latest technology innovation which will be transformational for its members, supplier partners and team. At its conference in Tenerife earlier this month, the group revealed how its groundbreaking Jake by ShopAI, believed to be world’s first email-native business intelligence […]
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Attributed to James Clarke, Senior Account Manager at Think B2B Marketing. At London Packaging Week 2025, one thing was clear. Packaging has always been more than just protection or presentation, even if we sometimes forget it. It is a medium for empathy, creativity, and meaningful connection. From accessibility to sustainability, luxury to mass-market appeal, the […]
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In an era of intense competition and shifting shopper behaviours, brands face unprecedented challenges in maintaining growth and loyalty. IGD’s latest report, ‘How brands can drive growth in challenging times’, delivers actionable insights and successful brand examples from across the globe. Mounting challenges are reshaping the landscape for brands. Private labels are rapidly widening the […]
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The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, has had a strong response to the launch of Pitch the Co-Packers, a Dragons’ Den style competition encouraging entrepreneurs to take their product to market. Launched at the London Packaging Week exhibition, the Association has been fielding enquires from participants keen to enter from […]
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Key findings: Some Christmas foods may be in short supply, such as potatoes, parsnips and sprouts. Beer could also be in short supply, due to a rush harvest of grains and cereals Prices will likely rise for consumers Farmers require investment, government backing, and supermarket support Consumers need to place more value on food How […]
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A new SIG initiative, Clean Commit, is making it easier for consumers to understand the real benefits of aseptic packaging. Clean Commit is a consumer-focused digital platform and on-pack logo designed to raise awareness about the health, safety, and environmental advantages of aseptically packaged food. Aseptic packaging plays a critical role in the future of […]
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Mondelēz International, one of the world’s largest snacking companies, are partnering with DS Smith, an International Paper company and leading global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions, to trial 300,000 Cadbury Heroes paper tubs across Tesco stores nationwide from October. The paper tubs are part of a test-and-learn initiative that will inform Mondelez’s efforts to […]
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This Black History Month, Grace Foods UK, the number one supplier of Caribbean food and drink, is celebrating its iconic legacy by teaming up with the award-winning chefs, Craig and Shaun McAnuff, the Original Flava Brothers, to turn the spotlight on community heroes. The collaboration is part of Grace’s global Good Move campaign, driven from […]
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Headline Stats That Demand Attention The UK food and beverage (F&B) sector remains the backbone of national manufacturing. Over the past decade, the industry has expanded by almost 18%, and today it represents close to a quarter of all UK manufacturing turnover. Contributing more than £37 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA), it is one […]
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Hunter Luxury has continued to excel in luxury and limited-edition packaging innovation as it brings home one award win and a highly commended accolade from London Packaging Week. Taking place on the Luxury Stage at London Packaging Week on 16th October, The Innovation Awards 2025 spotlighted many of the most groundbreaking and creative packaging solutions […]
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