In 12 months, the partnership between Bidfood Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink has seen an increase in the wholesaler’s customers buying Scottish produce by more than a quarter 17% increase in Scottish range online sales over the last twelve months Partnership continuing to promote visibility of Scottish produce to buyers including chefs and caterers […]
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Supply chain distribution expert ACI Group has urged the food industry not to be caught off guard by the government’s sweeping junk food advertising ban, set to come into force next year. After many years of consultations and impact assessments, the government is moving forward with the ban and has now released a list of […]
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New commercial food waste legislation in the UK will come into force at the end of March 2025. The new law means that most businesses will have to separate food waste from other waste streams. Companies must store waste food in separate bins and arrange for its collection by licensed waste carriers. This is part […]
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Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, is using the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) show being held at the NEC in Birmingham in the UK from 11th-12th September 2024, to present for the first time a new design of wheel loader aimed at the waste handling industry. Based around the successful Develon DL280-7 wheel loader model, […]
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The UK’s leading supplier of automated end-of-line packing solutions will launch a new rental service at this year’s PPMA Show. Over recent months, PACE Mechanical Handling has responded to several enquiries from companies looking to overcome short-term challenges such as recruitment difficulties and seasonal increases in volumes. The rental option applies to all of PACE’s […]
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Solopress, a leading name in UK online print services, is excited to announce its venture into the packaging sector with the launch of its new Stand-up Pouch Packaging. This move marks a significant step in Solopress’ commitment to providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for various industries, including food and beverage, health supplements, and beauty […]
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Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced that the 2024 PGI Welsh Lamb campaign has commenced this week at the Royal Welsh Show. The Welsh red meat promotion body are kickstarting their annual home-market brand advertising campaign on the first day of Wales’ largest agricultural show with Welsh Lamb television adverts appearing […]
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Manufacturing improvements could enable Aldomak to make tonnes more fudge per day An advanced digital replica of its Glasgow confectionery factory could help family-run business, Aldomak, streamline manufacturing processes and increase capacity, creating as much as 2,400 kilograms of sweet treats daily from a single production line. With assistance from the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland […]
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The future direction of the Contract Manufacturing Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics industry was in the spotlight this month at the BCMPA 2024 Conference. Held at the Delta by Marriott Hotel in Nottingham, over 85 delegates and sponsors attended a series of engaging presentations and panel discussions, geared towards helping co-packers and manufacturers to navigate their […]
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Graphic Packaging International, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, and prominent food company Moy Park have created a game-changing new cartonboard packaging solution, delivering a significant plastic reduction for retailer Sainsbury’s. The innovative PaperSeal®[1] Shape cartonboard tray can now be found on-shelf across Sainsbury’s range of private-label breaded chicken products. The trays use 72 […]
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