Businesses nationwide are being urged act now as the first ever deadline for the government’s new Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) draws closer. This October, many larger companies will be obliged to file detailed reports on the packaging that they processed in the first half of 2025. Businesses who fail to meet the regulations face fines and other […]
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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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Vivian Loftin, Co-founder of Recyda, will share how digital tools are transforming packaging compliance at London Packaging Week 2025. As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations continue to evolve across Europe, businesses are facing increasingly complex compliance challenges. Shifting fee structures, stringent data requirements, and rising cost implications are reshaping the packaging landscape. For companies with […]
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Explore innovation, sustainability, and next-gen technology at Manchester Central As UKPackaging Expo prepares to make its debut at Manchester Central on 3rd – 4th September 2025, anticipation is building around the trailblazing solutions set to be unveiled. This inaugural event will gather the brightest minds and most forward-thinking businesses in the sector – from global leaders to […]
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As consumer priorities shift, the food and beverage sector is undergoing one of its most dynamic transformations yet. The rise of health-conscious and sustainability-driven choices is reshaping product development, while affordability remains a key concern. Manufacturers must strike a balance between innovation, cost, convenience and sustainability to meet evolving consumer expectations – but catering to so […]
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Attributed to Al Kingsley MBE as CEO of NetSupport The UK’s intensification towards net-zero has manufacturers facing mounting expectations to reduce their environmental impact without compromising operational efficiency. Though energy-intensive processes and transport logistics are obvious focal points, one often overlooked contributor to a business’s carbon footprint is its IT infrastructure. From the devices in […]
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Food safety is critical in any market. But when producing meals that are supplied to vulnerable groups of people or preparing post-surgery meals for hospital patients and care home residents, Huuskes ensures that extra inspection, preparation and hygiene measures provide an added level of food safety assurance. Jansen Techniek has supported Huuskes with food safety […]
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Off the back of unseasonably high spring temperatures[1], food and beverage manufacturers are being encouraged to prepare for summer heat by working with specialist partners to supplement cooling in emergencies, maintenance and upgrades. The callout comes from global leader in energy solutions Aggreko, which has warned that the combination of rising temperatures and ageing infrastructure could […]
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On the Scales, ready, quality! The Flexus® checkweigher and the SPC@Enterprise software solution from Minebea Intec under support the production of Vital Products, a leading contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements. Thanks to precise weight control and comprehensive process monitoring , the quality of the filled tablets and capsules in plastic bottles is guaranteed. Vital Products […]
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ICS Cool Energy, an international market leader specialising in complete temperature control solutions for manufacturing process and facilities applications, has announced the relocation of its Birmingham operations to a new, purpose-built facility in Erdington Industrial Park. This move reflects the company’s long-term commitment to growth and expanding its presence and capabilities in the Midlands, a […]
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