The European Commission has just released a new common methodology for comparing the quality of food products across the EU. The Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s Science and
Food Packaging
RPC Promens Consumer Llantrisant has provided a new custom-moulded 330ml bottle for London-based Plenish that will pack three flavours of their Water+ range. The clear bottle creates an enhanced on-shelf
Innovia Films has expanded its range of easy-to-open food packaging film range to include heavy duty, high barrier and snap wrap options. The portfolio of peelable Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)
An unlikely collaboration between can-maker, Ball, and Belgian chocolate brand, Ovidias, will see the latter bringing its novel packaging concept to the commercial market. Ovidias are set to package its
Peelfit, a new proprietary metal can designed specifically for the dry food market, has been launched by Crown Food Europe. Manufactured in the UK, Peelfit addresses demands for greater convenience,
South African grape supplier Karsten Group has introduced new heat-sealing equipment that will keep costs down while protecting the environment. The twin lane machine is capable of sealing up to
The news has emerged that Spanish giant Saica Group are set to acquire Irish-owned Americk Packaging Group for an undisclosed fee. Americk consists of six manufacturing sites across Ireland and
Packaging supplier Cepac are investing £1 million on expanding its site and digital operation in Doncaster, England. The project is due to begin in early 2017, following the installation of
Clare-based Cup Print has entered into a deal with Frugalpac to install a new packaging machine to produce the UK company’s paper coffee cup. Frugalpac, whose clients include Starbucks, will
The packaging for UK-based Snact’s range of fruit jerky snacks has been redesigned by TIPA, with the orange peel-like decomposition taking only six months. The new fully compostable, flexible packaging
Food packaging manufacturer Boran-Mopack has created 10 new jobs with their £2.4 million investment as part of an export growth drive in Strabane, Co. Tyrone. Boosted by Invest NI funding
More and more, the corporate world engages in the sustainability dialogue. Consumers want to take responsibility for the waste they generate. The ‘green’ argument weighs more every time and need
The versatility and adaptability of Ishida’s multihead weighing technology means it is able to pack all dried pasta varieties at Austria’s market leading producer Recheis Teigwaren, whatever their shape and
MULTIVAC has developed a hygienic and efficient solution for the automated infeeding, loading and packing of straight and uniform sausages, and this solution was presented for the first time at
Coveris Rigid Finland has launched ReadyFresh – new packaging for home meal replacement and food on-the-go services. The ReadyFresh packs are a microwaveable range from Coveris, featuring a black PP
The new Sirane technology using natural extracts which enhance the fruit’s own protection will extend significantly fruits’ shelf-life. For many years Sirane has been at the forefront of research into shelf-life
Häagen-Dazs ice cream, a General Mills brand, is using Dassault Systèmes’ Perfect Shelf design programme to engage in merchandising strategies in France. General Mills France looked to inject innovation into
TCL’s new technically advanced ovenable packaging films have been selected for a new range of bake-in-store, hot sandwiches and snacks available in Tesco. The printed films were chosen because of
Jindal Films Europe, a leading manufacturer of specialty biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, announced the start of a broad reinvestment strategy. JFE will increase Metallizing & Extrusion capabilities at its
The distributor company, Oakland International has retained its British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) quality standard for storage and distribution. The co-packer and food distribution firm’s BRC accreditation is a gateway opening
The vegetable and potato processing industry has changed profoundly. By strain refinement the potatoes that have to be pumped became much larger. The free passage in the product pumps has
Leeways Packaging Services has invested in a new Illig RDK 80K automatic pressure forming machines. The kit is installed at its production facility based in Gloucestershire. This recent acquisition is in
Quin Systems, supplier of end-of-line automated packing systems, has launched a new Versapack machine, a compact packing system with an integrated
Eggs can be a tricky item to brand but Robot Food have cracked it. Their vibrant new identity for The
Resource Efficient Scotland is running a free food and packaging waste workshop next week for manufacturers in Scotland. This workshop
Kerry Foods innovative Yollies packed in Amcor’s stay fresh pods are winners at The UK Packaging Awards 2015 in the
Investors managing more than $2.6trn in assets have sent joint letters to 15 international food and drink companies amid growing concerns over water security and pollution.
On 1 July Dr. Matthias Moser took up his duties as the new Managing Director of Hydrosol, the international stabiliser and emulsifier system specialist. Dr. Moser, who holds a PhD in natural science, is also Managing Director of sister company OlbrichtArom. Both companies are part of the independent owner-operated Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, which maintains offices and production facilities in the world’s key markets.
A major technology breakthrough at Packaging Automation Ltd has culminated in the design of the fastest most energy efficient single lane tray sealing machine in the world which will be demonstrated at Fruit Focus.
The latest KNOWLEDGEshare Live event in Dubai provided stimulating and insightful debate on the major issues affecting the beverage industry.
A recent installation of PA’s Revolution tray sealer at Evesham based Valefresh has dramatically improved the efficiencies and reduced costs
MeetingPack 2015, from the 25th to the 26th of February, organized by AINIA and AIMPLAS, will bring together more
Event for packaging industry suppliers to take place at new location, concurrently with world’s leading trade fair Following its
Date: November 2014 Issued by: Packaging Automation Ltd A recent installation of PA’s Revolution tray sealer at West Midlands based
PLAPACK project has finished successfully after three years of development. AIMPLAS collaborated in this project, funded by Direct Innovation Line
The benefits of Sidel’s Modulomould™ swappable mould insert system, along with the company’s packaging design expertise, have both been demonstrated
Videojet’s Thermal Transfer Overprinter Solutions ensure smooth transition to comply with European Union’s 1169/2011 directive Huntingdon – 1st August 2014
TOMRA Sorting announces the development of a new revolutionary feature specifically for french fry manufacturers: Sort-to-Spec. Sort-to-Spec is an intelligence
An important project will be completed in 2014: a new combined heat, power and cooling plant in partnership with E.On
PET solutions provider Sidel has created a new business unit to serve drinks products producers globally. Split into six teams
The European Commission has today (2 July) unveiled a revamped package of waste and recycling targets to accelerate Europe’s transition
Eschlikon, June 2014 The mexican subsidiary of the swiss Corvaglia Holding AG celebrates its ten years of existence. Back, on
Covering UV-Printing for Food Packaging The Hague, Netherlands, June 27, 2014 – RadTech Europe (RTE) announces they are hosting
MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, has launched SmartFare™, a new package for chilled ready meals
PET liquid packaging solutions provider Sidel has secured three new contracts from Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling (HBC) in Nigeria, Russia and
The long-established machine manufacturer, WEBOMATIC, Germany, stands for vacuum packaging machines both for the industry and the trades. In the
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