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Celebration Packaging survey shows consumers confused over which materials best for environment when compared to plastic

September 26, 2023Francesca

A recent survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, looked at consumer understanding of the bans on single-use plastic packaging, the alternative materials available and expectations around reusables. “In our previous report on the findings of the survey, we looked at how over 50% of consumers expect a food-to-go outlet to provide […]

London Calling: The packaging world unites

September 11, 2023Francesca

All roads lead to next week’s London Packaging Week With just over a week to go until the much-anticipated London Packaging Week, event organisers Easyfairs have confirmed that its flagship two-day exhibition looks set to be its most successful yet. This year, the ExCeL will open its doors to thousands of brands – each looking […]

LineView gears up for growth with ex-Google and Coca Cola executives

September 4, 2023Francesca

LineView Solutions, a global leader in manufacturing optimisation solutions, announces the appointment of John McFadyen as Chief Revenue and Innovation Officer and Scott Figura as Managing Director of the Americas in a strategic move to drive ambitious global growth across the business. Based in the UK and joining LineView from Google Inc., where he was […]

Easyfairs London Packaging Week: The Highlight of the UK Packaging Industry

August 15, 2023Francesca

Are you ready for the biggest event in the UK packaging industry? London Packaging Week, organised by Easyfairs, is fast approaching, promising an unforgettable experience on September 21 & 22. With exhibitors showcasing at the Packaging Première, PCD, PLD, and Food & Consumer Pack arenas, London Packaging Week is the ultimate platform for not only […]

Easyfairs’ London Packaging Week and ExCeL London Lead the Way in Sustainable Events

August 8, 2023Francesca

Easyfairs has announced that September’s London Packaging Week will be one of its most sustainable exhibitions. The leading multi-format event organisers have teamed up with ExCeL London, a renowned sustainability-driven event venue, to ensure sustainability remains at the forefront of both organisations’ agendas, driving a collective effort to enact positive change in the events industry. […]

Food Manufacturers Missing Out On R&D Tax Relief

August 7, 2023Francesca

Food & Drink firms could claim tens of thousands back in R&D tax relief Just 1% of R&D claims in 2022 came from the food manufacturing sector With the UK’s love of food and drink, it’s no surprise that exciting innovations are always happening in the industry, with food and beverage businesses constantly researching, developing […]

PPMA Show set to showcase the latest developments in the UK’s processing and packaging industry

August 2, 2023August 3, 2023Laura

The PPMA Show is traditionally the largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition in the UK showcasing the very latest in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems. The free-to-attend showpiece event on 26-28 September spans the full spectrum of the processing and packaging industry, with exhibitors displaying the latest innovations for sectors including […]

Appetite for plant-based milks prompts HRS to launch Direct Steam Injection

July 31, 2023Francesca

Directly injecting steam as a means of sterilising and diluting liquid drink products is a well-established technique for beverages such as plant-based milk products, which are experiencing a boost in popularity. According to a report by Mintel1, sales of vegan-friendly, plant-based milks have surged 10% over the past two years, and it is now the […]

UK grocery wholesaler A.F. Blakemore & Son choose RELEX Solutions to automate forecasting and replenishment

July 19, 2023Francesca

A.F Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses operating across retail, foodservice and the largest SPAR wholesaler in the UK, has chosen RELEX Solutions, the provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to automate and optimise their supply chain processes. AF Blakemore has 9000 SKUs in […]

Swift changes to raw material sourcing could cause latest food safety crisis

July 17, 2023Francesca

Leading global assurance partner, LRQA, is urging manufacturers to ensure heightened focus on change management to ensure supplier approval processes remain effective, following reports that one in three vegan products in the UK contain egg or milk. The story, which led to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warning of the potentially tragic consequences caused by […]