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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Sun Branding’s Claire Hoe and Andy Johnson reveal how the fusion of magic and logic is redefining packaging to create authentic, emotional connections with consumers. Packaging is no longer a background player; it is the stage where brands perform, captivating consumers through a perfect fusion of creativity and technology. Today’s packaging must do far more […]
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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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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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Future-Proofing the Industry: Why UK Food & Drink Sector Needs a Bold New Talent Strategy The UK food and drink industry is uniting to tackle a workforce crisis. Facing a critical labour shortage and skills gap, businesses, trade bodies and government are rallying behind the Mmmake Your Mark initiative led by IGD. The 2025 campaign […]
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As the UK’s packaging landscape continues to evolve, FACER is emerging as one of its most exciting challengers. Based in Leeds and proudly Northern in both roots and outlook, the folding carton manufacturer is gearing up to make a bold statement at the inaugural UKPackaging Expo this September at Manchester Central. Their message? Fast, fearless, […]
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Continuous Process Solutions, a leading provider of advanced steel belt technologies, has expanded its product range with two exciting innovations for the food manufacturing sector from their production partner Mingke. These additions are now available exclusively from Continuous Process Solutions and are set to boost production efficiency and hygiene across a wide range of food […]
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A robust move towards preventative, source-control solutions to prevent pollutants from entering the wastewater system in England and Wales was a key recommendation of the Independent Water Commission (IWC), which unveiled its Final Report on 21 July. This indicates a fundamental shift towards a more holistic and preventative approach to environmental management within the water […]
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In 2024, the number of UK food recalls increased by 10%. Food safety specialist Phil Brown from Fortress Technology examines the rationale behind this rise and how a multi-layered approach to food inspections and contaminant detection can help to keep food and consumers even safer. Prepared foods, including pasta and noodles accounted for the most […]
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Training and development for the food and drink sector will be enhanced with a new partnership that will bring together sector leading industry and academic expertise. The University of Nottingham is partnering with Briggs of Burton to launch a new training academy that will provide theoretical and practical training to its staff and valuable hands-on […]
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