Tey Bannerman, who leads McKinsey’s AI-driven customer experience and hyper-personalisation work, explores how AI is quietly transforming packaging, supply chains, and innovation. The vast, interwoven ecosystem of packaging and innovation is something most people never pause to consider. Yet, within its layers—each fold, lies a world of hidden ingenuity. It is a silent force shaping […]
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Imagine you walk into a shop looking for a snack. You’re trying to decide what to get, but all the sandwiches are in plain windowless cartons, and all the crisps are in plain bags. There’s no information written down anywhere. You ask a shop assistant for help, but they don’t seem to understand what the […]
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Tim Foster, Director of Energy for Business, Conrad Energy New research has found that one in five manufacturers does not have a robust energy procurement strategy. This is a surprise as whilst energy costs are a perennial concern for all businesses, they can place an outsized burden on manufacturers and logistics companies. The scale of […]
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Author: David Stritch, Senior FX Analyst, Caxton Over the past year, the food and drink industry has wrestled with significant currency fluctuations driven by political and economic events. With a tariff-friendly US administration potentially now starting trade wars, this volatility is likely to persist. For sectors like food and drink which are heavily reliant on […]
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The UK introduced Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) in 2022, and it will increase again on 1st April to £223.69 per tonne. Three years on, how close is the government to meeting the aims of PPT and what difference has it made to businesses and consumers? Plastic Tax was introduced as one of a range of […]
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FSA and EFSA food safety legislations, retailer codes of practice (COPs) and BRCGS standards can often leave food manufacturers unsure of the food safety systems required. Does the law insist on having a metal detector on your production line? If so, where? Will retailers still stock your product if they haven’t been inspected by X-ray? […]
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ifm, a global leader in industrial automation, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation – the DL3. This next-generation device sets a new benchmark for precision and efficiency in signal processing, addressing some of the industry’s most critical challenges. Designed with state-of-the-art technology, the DL3 enables engineers and technicians to optimise processes, enhance performance, and […]
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People who use dietary supplements are significantly more likely to trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology than those who don’t, according to consumer research commissioned by Ingredient Communications – the global B2B PR agency for ingredient companies. In the survey, conducted by SurveyGoo, 64% of supplement users agreed that AI was generally positive for humanity, compared […]
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Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has announced that it has become the first major wholesaler to introduce enhanced welfare standards for its own brand fresh primary chicken range. The move, which was completed in January 2025, provides chicken with 20% more space to move around and perch, allowing them to express more natural behaviours. […]
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Aimia Foods, a leading hot beverage manufacturer based in Haydock, is set for substantial growth following support from HSBC UK. The funding will enable the company to expand its operations, including moving to a larger warehouse and increasing growth across several product ranges. This follows the business’s re-acquisition by its founding family in June 2024, […]
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