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![DS Smith, invests €6 million in state of the art 4-colour converting machine for EERBEEK Packaging Plant in the Netherlands in response to demand for Sustainable Plastic Replacement & Fibre-Based Packaging Solutions](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copyright-DS-Smith-Eerbeek-2024-1-505x306_c.jpg)
LONDON, Wednesday 3rd April 2024 – DS Smith, a leading global sustainable fibre-based packaging company, is investing in its Eerbeek packaging plant in the Netherlands in response to the growing
![New Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular is at the Forefront of Reliability, Scalability, and Simplicity](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-25-at-4.41.14-PM-505x306_c.png)
Modular design with Live Swap feature for small and medium size data centres and business-critical applications. 3-Phase 50-250 kW (400V) modular UPS solution with 50 kW Live Swappable power and
![Meeting retailers’ metal detection testing requirements](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Application-W_Foods-018-505x306_c.jpg)
By Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Retailers are increasingly including the requirement that food suppliers be able to prove regular testing of metal detection equipment as part
![Top 10 Rundown… Foodex Manufacturing Solutions](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FMS-Aisle-505x306_c.jpg)
There’s just under a month to go until Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns to the NEC, Birmingham (24 th – 26 th April). Opening its doors for the first time in
![Food and Drink Business: Preview Feb 2023](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TOM0039-505x306_c.jpg)
“After a five-year hiatus, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns to the NEC, Birmingham this April (24 th – 26 th ), as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows. Bringing
![Improve Contaminant Detection and Food Safety with Dual Energy X-ray](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/X36_X-ray_System-505x306_c.png)
With certain products, food manufacturers can realise great benefits from using dual-energy x-ray detection. Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales of Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, explains how the technology can improve
![FORECOURT & RETAIL NEWS 2023](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-03-at-10.35.59-AM-505x306_c.png)
Welcome to the first edition of Forecourt and Retail News for 2023. This edition includes articles like: Bringing fast charging downtown. Analysis of the Irish Retail Motor Fuel Market November
![Packaging Innovations hits new heights with blockbuster 2023 showcase](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/JOB3577W-1173-505x306_c.jpg)
Record registrations, thousands of visitors, and glowing feedback at UK’s premier packaging expo Leading multi-format event organiser Easyfairs is celebrating following a blockbuster showing from its Packaging Innovations & Empack,
![Mettler-Toledo to Host a Live Webinar on Glass in Glass X- ray Inspection](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WORDPRESS-THUMBNAIL-SIZE-2-505x306_c.png)
Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray inspection can help to mitigate these risks. Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.
![Green Sheep Group growing up fast with new WMS solution](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WORDPRESS-THUMBNAIL-SIZE-1-505x306_c.png)
Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible cloud based SnapFulfil warehouse management system (WMS). The Stratford-upon-Avon based
AM Labels Limited (AM Labels), an award-winning supplier of complete labelling solutions including manufacturing and warehouse automation, robotics, barcoding and RFID systems, is exhibiting at Packaging Innovations and Empack on
![Blockbuster lineup finalised for Packaging Innovations 2023](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Untitled-150-×-150px-505x306_c.png)
Four zones, three debate stages, and over 350 exhibitors on show at the Birmingham NEC Packaging Innovations & Empack, Featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment has finalised a packed programme for
Postponement from original February dates, due to current Coronavirus wave and international travel restrictions, means a unique spring edition for the UK packaging sector’s leading event driving innovation and investment.
![Forecourt and Retail News – IPRA](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Cheque-V3-2-505x306_c.png)
IPRA is the trade body for service station retailers in Ireland. Our new publication covers the latest news on the revaluation update, how ready (or not) we are for electric
![COOK is cooking up a storm with its luxury frozen meals](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ready-meal-Starfrost-COOK--505x306_c.jpg)
The premium and recently awarded ‘feel good’ brand COOK has expanded its kitchens and increased capacity of its luxury hand-prepared meals by 50%. COOK’s founding statement is to “cook using
![AIS doubles capability with massive €700,000 investment](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/download-6-505x306_c.jpeg)
Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) Ltd is an Irish owned Automation Solution Provider with a twenty-year history. It recently completed a €700k investment for the acquisition of two additional adjacent units
![Veolia introduces new COVID-19 PPE treatment services](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/12661a-505x306_c.jpg)
Safe collection and disposal of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used to protect all types of keyworker during the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, has given rise to new challenges for waste
![Packaging manufacturer Frugalpac secures £2m investment](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Frugalcup-505x306_c.jpg)
UK-based sustainable packaging firm Frugalpac has secured additional funding of £2m as it prepares for the next stage of development. The company’s directors agreed to the investment at the Annual
![Dairy industry unites to launch £1m consumer campaign](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/image-1-505x306_c.jpg)
The UK dairy sector in partnership with Government has announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis. The £1 million promotional
![Sappi’s virtual interpack: The starting signal will sound on 6 May](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pc-505x306_c.jpg)
Live sessions and product news presented at Sappi’s virtual interpack trade show The globally active paper manufacturer will kick off its virtual trade show with six different live sessions on
![Esterform Packaging boosts delivery for beverage and food industry with £26m funding package from Shawbrook Bank](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a97d52c767475693_800x800ar-505x306_c.jpg)
Shawbrook Bank has provided a £26m multi-facility funding solution that enables Esterform Packaging Limited (EPL) – a leading supplier of PET preforms and containers for the beverage, food and household
![New Bounce Back Loans launched this week](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EXKSrNoXYAE7Sm3-200x157_c.png)
Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today
![Food industry tested by new-old shopping habits, says Kerry Group](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Supermarket-200x157_c.jpg)
The new coronavirus will have an enduring disruptive impact on supply chains as consumers revert to the one large, weekly
![Drinks Ireland releases seven-point plan to safeguard sector](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/download-200x157_c.jpg)
The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted Ireland’s drinks industry, with the closure of the on-trade and restrictions in supply to
![Meatless Farm appoints Lidl executive to oversee expansion](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/QVNIMTE0NzQ5NjY0-200x157_c.jpg)
The Yorkshire Post reported that plant-based food company, Meatless Farm, has appointed Erwin Meijer, a senior Lidl executive, to spearhead
![Arden Fine Foods acquired in MBO](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/75244462_517027712488453_114152497020682560_n-200x157_c.jpg)
Arden Fine Foods, a leading sourcer and supplier of biscuits and bakery products, has been acquired by its management team,
![The Hershey Company commits $1 million to production of disposable facemasks](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Hershey-outside-200x157_c.jpg)
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that it is committing $1 million to acquire, install and staff a new manufacturing line dedicated
![BÖWE SYSTEC appoints Lisa Banton as Managing Director for UK & Ireland](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PB17124-LISA-BANTON051-200x157_c.jpg)
BÖWE SYSTEC, part of the Possehl Group and a leading supplier of smart automation solutions across a wide range of
![70% time savings in system configuration and ordering achievable with the Festo Handling Guide Online](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Handling-Guide-Online-Monitor-200x157_c.jpg)
Machine builders, system designers and project engineers can now configure and create new handling system solutions in record time using
![Jenton Ariana’s new high speed pack turner capable of increasing production capacity by 150%](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/JentonAriana-HighSpeedPackTurnerImage-200x157_c.png)
In line, fully automatic system is capable of rotating trays for top sealing and many other applications from narrow edge
![UK food and drink sector bucks trend as pandemic sees international trade fall in Q1](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UK-food-flag-200x157_c.jpg)
Food and drink businesses defied an overall drop in UK exports during the first quarter of 2020 as supply chain
![RAP repurposes its specialist food packaging designs and technology to make PPE](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Annotation-2020-04-27-123647-200x157_c.png)
One of the UK’s leading food-to-go packaging manufacturers, Rapid Action Packaging (RAP), has turned over its production line to manufacture
![Safefood Ireland issues food shopping advice in COVID-19 context](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/coronavirus-shopping-hours_0-200x157_c.jpg)
In the context of COVID-19, Safefood Ireland releases a list of good practices to follow when handling grocery shopping. Safefood
![Laird Superfood Completes $10 Million Growth Investment by Danone Manifesto Ventures](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LairdSuperfood_HotChoco_Mushrooms-1-200x157_c.jpg)
Laird Superfood has announced closing a $10 million financing round, funded entirely by Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) to support its growth initiatives. Since its launch
![Dunnes Stores signs 325,000sqft logistics rental deal with Iput](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Geodis_Business_Oark_Damastown_Business_Park_top_image_2-200x157_c.jpg)
Irish property company Iput has secured a rental deal with Dunnes Stores, to take a 325,000sqft logistics unit in Damastown
![M&S sparks neighbourly action with new fund to mobilise over 1,000 local charities and community groups across the UK](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PA-48058093-1024x705-1-200x157_c.jpg)
The M&S family (including M&S Bank and M&S Energy) has recently announced the launch of the new Neighbourly Community Fund.
![Carbery Group reveals 2019 results with turnover of €434 million](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/download-1-200x157_c.jpg)
Carbery Group, the West Cork based international ingredients and cheese company, has reported a solid financial performance for the year
![Coca-Cola sees slide in Revenues amid coronavirus pandemic](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/river-1-200x157_c.jpg)
The Coca-Cola Company yesterday reported first-quarter 2020 results and provided insight into how the company is navigating through the ongoing
![Glanbia reports a good Q1 with revenues up 17.0%](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Talbot_Siobhan_web-200x157_c.jpg)
Glanbia reported a raise of 17.0% in revenues in Q1 2020 versus prior year due to good demand across both
Coldstores will reach capacity within two weeks warns the Cold Chain Federation in its latest Covid-19 update. Shane Brennan, CEO,
![Irish government to launch recruitment campaign for fruit pickers](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_1005871579-200x157_c.jpg)
The Irish government is set to launch a national recruitment campaign to advertise for temporary workers for the horticulture sector.
![Premier Food sees sales jump amid pandemic](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/premier-foods-416974-200x157_c.jpg)
An article published by The Guardian, reveals that Premier Foods has reported a sales surge as the coronavirus lockdown drives demand
![Aldi’s potted herbs switch to recyclable packaging](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Aldi-945x510-1-200x157_c.gif)
Aldi Ireland announced today that its own-label Irish sourced potted herbs are now packaged in recyclable and home compostable materials.
![Cadbury reveals first image overhaul in 50 years](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cadbury-2020-new-packs-620x330-1-200x157_c.jpg)
Cadbury has unveiled a fresh new look for the iconic identities of both Cadbury and Cadbury Dairy Milk, created by
![Irish Consumer confidence drop the largest in twenty four year history](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/river-200x157_c.jpg)
A survey led by KBC reveals that Irish sentiment fall reflects reality of weaker current conditions as well as risk
![Glanbia drops March milk price](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BpcZ0UfIEAADv1O-200x157_c.jpg)
Glanbia Ireland will pay a base milk price for March of 29 cpl (including VAT) for creamery milk at 3.6%
![Bord Bia unveils support measures for food, drink and horticulture businesses](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/000cb8d1-1600-200x157_c.jpg)
Bord Bia unveils support measures for food, drink and horticulture businesses affected by COVID-19 as part of the Government Supports for
![Mondelēz International uses 3D chocolate-making technology to make medical visors for NHS and frontline staff](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Annotation-2020-04-14-105027-200x157_c.png)
Mondelēz International, has joined forces with engineering company 3P innovation to help produce thousands of medical visors every day to
![Farmers across Scotland told to cut milk production due to an oversupply](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/060217-dairy-cows-inside-eating-c-tim-scrivener-TS-5364-200x157_c.jpg)
In a story published by the BBC, we learn that dairy manufacturer Müller has ordered farmers across Scotland who supply
![Belfast-based Cibus Analytical raises £570,000 seed funding in fight to stop food fraud](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/084246045-79092a34-04ac-45b3-9070-e4d6c5a67f40-200x157_c.jpg)
Belfast-based food testing specialist Cibus Analytical has secured £570,000 seed funding round which will be used to help tackle food
![Ornua Delivers Strong 2019 Performance With Operating Profit Up 21.5%](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ornua-opens-state-of-the-art-cheese-facility-in-avila-spain-4-750x450-1-200x157_c.jpg)
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products, delivered a very strong trading performance in 2019 with group turnover up by
![Raising Contactless Payment limits can help fight the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/contactless-payment-blog-post-200x157_c.jpg)
The advertising slogan ‘Every Little Helps’ is used by one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains and seems to have
![UK supply chains rise to the challenge](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Rob-Fisher-200x157_c.jpg)
Organisers of the largest exhibition for the UK’s logistics and supply chain sectors (IMHX 2021 – NEC, 14th – 16th September