Sebastian Munden, Chair at WRAP and former Unilever UK & Ireland CEO, will share latest insights on scaling reuse and refill during a panel at London Packaging Week, exploring how the UK Packaging Pact will drive circular change across industries. Imagine a world where packaging no longer ends its journey in landfill or incineration, but […]
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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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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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We hear from retired Reckitt packaging director Arno Melchior on why digitalisation is the key to surviving the next wave of EPR regulation. The packaging landscape is changing, not gradually but in sharp regulatory leaps that are catching even seasoned players off guard. Across Europe, the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules is transforming […]
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The UK food and beverage industry is experiencing significant challenges through rising costs due to factors such as inflation rates and supply chains. Over the last few years, the industry has seen many local and global factors impact the daily business operations. From volatile utility costs directly proceeding the COVID 19 pandemic, to a war […]
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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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It is well-known that professional kitchens are stressful places. A report from Nestlé Professional’s CHEF explains that 81% of chefs have experienced poor mental health in their careers. Further, Nestle’s research highlights some of the key problems that contribute to stress within kitchens including staff shortages (58%), lack of time (43%), limited budgets (42%) and lack of […]
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James Cropper, a global market leader in advanced materials and paper products, highlighted the unlimited potential offered by paper cups when it attended the Independent Paper Show in London this June. The legendary paper product innovator, which celebrates its 180th anniversary this year, will supply its recycled paper cups from its stand. The cups, printed in James Cropper’s […]
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Last week, European packaging converter, Masterpress, invited us to its main headquarters in Białystok, Poland, providing a behind-the-scenes look at its operations and outlook on the European packaging industry. Established in 1996, Masterpress specializes in decorative packaging solutions, covering shrink sleeve and self-adhesive labels, as well as offering sleeve label application machinery, application services and […]
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Co-branded beer dispense technology streamlines installation, enhances precision, and improves product consistency. Since designing their first beverage flowmeter in the early 1990s, Titan Enterprises, a leading UK manufacturer of liquid flow measurement solutions, has had a long-standing supplier relationship with John Guest, part of the RWC’s family of brands. Starting out in 1949 as Reliance […]
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