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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, […]

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 […]

BioPak, global leaders in sustainable packaging solutions, is calling on the packaging and foodservice industry to take action and support the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) in its mission to protect the world’s forests. The call to action comes ahead of global awareness campaign FSC Forest Week (20–26 September 2025), with the B Corp urging the wider industry to prioritise […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]