As 85% of consumers prioritise taste over price and health, experts explain why it is the key to success in functional food manufacturing

As health awareness grows, around 30% of consumers are willing to pay more for foods with enhanced health benefits, driving market demand Consumers are increasingly adopting healthier lifestyles and seeking products that offer enhanced nutrition, such as protein fortification and gut-health support, without sacrificing taste. This shift is driving rapid innovation in ready meals, snacks, […]

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Keeping it calm

Beverage sloshing at high filling capacities causes loss and soiling KHS analyzes bottle and machine parameters using simulation Around 850 CFD calculations for optimization performed to date If, at high filling capacities, beverages slosh out of the bottle, levels of efficiency and hygiene suffer.  KHS prevents this by drawing up extensive calculations. If beverage filling […]

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Why ROI is more than just cost savings

Warehouse automation is becoming a strategic priority as companies seek greater efficiency and resilience in their supply chains. But one question remains central: how much does it actually cost and is it worth it? Return on investment (ROI) is about more than cost savings. It includes flexibility, reliability and the ability to maintain operations during […]

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Expiry dates and manufacturing mayhem

Ever noticed how your favourite Walkers crisps almost always expire on a Saturday? That’s because the company’s production week starts on Sunday, so everything made that week shares the same “best before” date. This small detail points to a bigger challenge: the changing number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) in consumer goods is making food and […]

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Future Tense: Designing for 2035 and beyond

London Packaging Week catches up with Sarah Mwathunga, Strategic Lead for Beauty Futures at Design Bridge and Partners, to explore the emotional, cultural, and environmental forces set to reshape consumer experiences over the next decade. Looking toward 2035, a future that once felt distant is now close enough to shape. It’s a time charged with […]

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Expert reveals how food manufacturers can elevate outdoor eating this season with bold flavours and convenience

As 60% of European consumers focus on healthy eating, food manufacturers must craft indulgent summer options that meet modern dietary demands Summer months are synonymous with eating outdoors at picnics and BBQs, but as consumer preferences shift toward more health-conscious choices, food manufacturers are under growing pressure to adapt their favourite summer foods.  Manufacturers are […]

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