New research from LEAF shows how sustainability messaging can be major agri-food recruitment driver

Growing awareness of environmental sustainability among teenagers can be a major driver when it comes to fostering interest in careers in the agri-food sector, according to new research from LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). In a survey of more than 1,000 school and college-age pupils carried out on behalf of LEAF a leading global charity […]

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Croxsons strengthens its long-standing values with B Corp certification

Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The certification recognises Croxsons as part of a select group of innovative organisations that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Certified by B […]

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Prism eLogistics ‘Toasts the future’ with HMRC Duty Suspense Authorisation

Third party logistics provider, Prism eLogistics, has been granted Warehouse Excise Authorisation for Duty Suspense Services by HMRC, an achievement that puts the company in prime position to support the fulfilment and contract packing requirements of the UK’s thriving alcoholic drinks sector. This authorisation allows Prism to operate a Duty Suspense Account, enabling the company to receive, store, and […]

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BCMPA Members Quench Demand for Functional and Wellness Drinks

The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reports that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is transforming the landscape for brands and manufacturers alike. The UK’s contract manufacturing and packing sector is bubbling with innovation as the functional beverage market surges ahead. From gut-friendly sodas to brain-boosting beverages, […]

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The new reality of packaging

Once a silent backdrop, packaging has become a strategic, ethical, and creative frontline, with the Easyfairs Packaging Council highlighting its role in shaping regulation, sustainability, and consumer expectations. Packaging has become one of the most scrutinised elements of modern business. Once judged primarily on design flair and functional performance, today it sits at the heart […]

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Double innovation at LEONHARD KURZ: Solar carport and rPET recycling plant now in operation

On September 1, 2025, LEONHARD KURZ opened its first solar carport at its Fürth location. The photovoltaic system represents the consistent expansion of a sustainable energy supply and powers the world’s first recycling plant for rPET granulate from high-performance transfer foils at the company’s headquarters. Planning for the PV carport began back in 2019, but […]

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