A growing disconnect between farmers and the wider food supply chain has been highlighted by new research, which shows 92% of farmers say their sustainability efforts go unrecognised. Despite this, the research found that 61% of farmers are willing to make significant changes to how their businesses operate, while already implementing an average of eight sustainable […]
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The latest update to KIT®, the intelligent tool and equipment management platform, introduces a more efficient and adaptable way to perform and record audits for customers across aerospace, automotive and food & drink manufacturing. In sectors where speed, accuracy and accountability are essential, teams need systems that evolve with their operational needs. This release introduces […]
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In the fast-paced world of food and drink manufacturing, efficiency and cost control are essential. One strategy gaining attention is packaging supplier consolidation – reducing the number of suppliers a manufacturer works with and centralising packaging needs with a single trusted partner. Supplier consolidation can deliver measurable benefits across operations, cost, and sustainability. 1. Simplifying […]
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AM Labels Limited will showcase a varied selection of labelling technology at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026, illustrating how its diverse solutions can enhance operational performance, improve processes and streamline operations. On stand W90, AM Labels will be exhibiting the latest addition to its portfolio, the M2 thermal inkjet printer. Taking place at the […]
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Ingredient distributor and supply chain expert ACI Group has urged the food industry to focus on reformulation and authenticity as brands adapt to the UK’s new junk food advertising ban. While advertisers have been adhering to the regulations on a voluntary basis since October, the New Year marked the official implementation of the ban, […]
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Eggs are one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods, containing high quality protein as well as being naturally rich in vitamin D, B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B12, iodine, selenium, and several other essential dietary vitamins and minerals. It’s therefore unsurprising that they are one of the world’s most popular foods. The Netherlands tops the global egg consumption […]
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As thoughts move to 2026 and what the second half of the decade might bring, we speak to some of the innovators working to make a more productive future come to pass. Technology has always been at the heart of packaging. In the 1800s, state-of-the-art machinery was used to drive innovations in box making, bag […]
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As consumers become more conscious of their food choices, there is a noticeable shift in how taste is perceived and delivered. The demand for complex, indulgent flavours is rising, especially in plant-based and better-for-you foods. Manufacturers are responding to this shift by developing bolder, cleaner, and more layered taste experiences that meet the growing desire […]
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Healthy growth and immunity are the health benefits most likely to influence mothers’ purchases of infant or toddler formula, a global survey for Arla Foods Ingredients has found. Arla Foods Ingredients commissioned YouGov to survey 6,800 women in 13 different countries. All were aged 18-45 and educated to at least college level, and either had […]
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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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