Streamlining Packaging Operations: The Benefits of Supplier Consolidation for Food and Drink Manufacturers

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 TO SHOWCASE ITS LATEST LABELLING SOLUTIONS AT PACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2026

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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Flavour Trends for 2026: What’s Next for Bold, Better-for-You Taste Innovations

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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Food safety – a matter of weight

Food safety begins with accurate weight recording and by no means ends there. In everyday practice, weighing systems play a key role in ensuring product quality in food production, complying with legal requirements and avoiding product recalls. The Minebea Intec MiNexx® portfolio has been specially developed to meet these requirements: It includes bench and floor […]

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One platform, many machines: Unifying hardware and software platforms at contract packing facilities

“That’s the wrong remote control!” To people with a TV and a separate DVD player or sound system, those words might sound familiar. They might also sound familiar to people in a contract packaging facility, where multiple machines from different vendors all use different communication protocols. It would be simpler if one system controlled everything, […]

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