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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Kingsland Drinks has announced a strategic partnership with bold, challenger wine brand Vinca to support its next phase of growth. With demand for Vinca’s organic Sicilian wines climbing steadily, the brand needed a production partner capable of scaling up efficiently. Vinca’s range, including red, white, and rosé wines in 187ml cans, plus sparkling options in […]
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Alcoa, Ball and Unilever Partner to Launch the First Use of ELYSIS® Carbon-Free Smelting Technology in Consumer Personal and Home Care Packaging Collaboration Marks an Industry Milestone in Advancing Low-Carbon Aluminum for Everyday Products Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA; ASX: AAI), Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) and Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL) announced the first use of breakthrough ELYSIS® carbon-free smelting […]
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White Label World Expo UK returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of private label, eCommerce, and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity. This year’s edition promises to be the most impactful yet—uniting thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders under one roof. Wanting to find […]
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The UK’s number one Caribbean food and drink supplier* is offering a UK undergraduate or graduate the chance to experience an internship with a unique placement. Grace Foods UK and its parent company GraceKennedy have opened up applications for the 2026 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Summer Internship Programme, which is designed to reconnect second and third-generation Jamaicans between the […]
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The Sustainable Foods Conference will return to London’s Business Design Centre on 28-29 January 2026 and is set to be the most senior gathering of food and beverage professionals ever seen in the UK. 500+ retailers, food and drink manufacturers, landowners, farmers, and other stakeholders will address key challenges facing global food systems. Keynote speakers […]
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At White Label World Expo 2025, Masterpress will present its latest e-commerce solutions and highlight a recent investment in e-commerce envelopes. This strategic move seeks to further strengthen the company’s position in the e-commerce sector. Masterpress E-Commerce, a dedicated business unit at Masterpress, a European provider of printed packaging solutions, is scheduled to exhibit at White Label […]
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LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched the latest version of its LEAF Marque Standard version 17.0, representing a significant evolution in the assurance of more sustainable farming. The update reaffirms LEAF’s commitment to providing a globally relevant and practical framework to build more resilient farming and food systems. The comprehensive review was undertaken with […]
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