Category: Newsletter

Welsh Business Viscose Closures achieves OK compost HOME certification for Plastic-Free Shrink Sleeves

Swansea-based packaging manufacturer and distributor Viscose Closures has achieved OK compost HOME certification from TÜV AUSTRIA for its transparent Plastic-free shrink sleeves, including printed transparent sleeves. The certification marks a significant milestone for the business, providing independent verification that the certified sleeves meet recognised criteria for home composting conditions. Viscose’s Plastic-free shrink sleeves are made […]

Is your conveyor the weakest link in your beverage line?

For UK canning, bottling and PET operations, the pressure to maintain output and control costs with leaner maintenance teams has never been greater. Yet one of the most common sources of unplanned downtime, the conveyor system, sits largely unaddressed. The problem is that most conveyor issues don’t announce themselves. Gradual chain wear, subtle misalignment or […]

Near Infrared Technology: Increase Snack Food Production

Add MoistTech’s ir3000-F moisture sensor Collecting moisture and oil measurements during snack food production can offer several benefits. When moisture and oil data are available in real time, the operator can make adjustments quickly to resolve any issues. This leads to improved product quality, less waste and more satisfied customers. The IR-3000F features plug-and-play technology, […]

The Weakest Link: Why Conveyor Reliability Is the Hidden Driver of Beverage Line Performance

Ask any production manager on a UK canning, bottling and PET line what keeps them up at night, and the answer is rarely the filler. It’s the unplanned stop that brings an entire operation to a halt during peak season, against a committed customer order, with no contingency in the schedule. More often than the […]

Registration opens for UKPackaging Expo 2026

Northern Powerhouse event returns on 10th-11th November at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Registration is now open for the second edition of UKPackaging Expo, a groundbreaking packaging trade exhibition which is set to run from 10th-11th November 2026 at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool. Visitors can look forward to seeing over 120 exhibitors from across the UK […]

Near Infrared Technology: Increase Snack Food Production

AI and Predictive Manufacturing: The Future of Food & Beverage Production Starts with Better Data

By Nick Tucker, Commercial Director, X3 Consulting Ltd. The food and beverage manufacturing industry is under increasing pressure to do more with less. Rising ingredient costs, supply chain disruption, labour shortages, tighter compliance requirements, and growing sustainability demands are forcing manufacturers to rethink how they operate. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive […]

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems unveils next-generation RT1000 Spiral High Speed Door

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has launched the new ASSA ABLOY RT1000, a high-performance door designed for energy efficiency, security and durability in demanding industrial environments. Engineered for rapid operation and long service life, the RT1000 is ideally suited to logistics, warehousing and manufacturing facilities seeking to enhance operational flow and reduce energy loss. Engineered for […]

Top 5 Moisture Issues in Food Processing

Leaders of Near-Infrared Moisture Measurement. For the best product quality, foods need an accurate amount of moisture for each product type during production. When moisture levels are inaccurate on a food processing line, several problems arise. Product quality, loss, energy use, waste and consistency are some aspects that raise a level of concern when it […]

Titan Enterprises’ Beverage Flow Meters: Turbine vs. Ultrasonic – Which is Right for You?

When it comes to beverage dispensing and flow measurement, Titan Enterprises offers two distinct solutions: the well-established Beverage Turbine Meter and the newly released Ultrasonic Beverage Meter. Each has unique strengths and trade-offs, making the choice application-dependent. Here we define the differences between the technologies used within each Beverage flow meter: Measurement Technology Turbine Meter: […]