British retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced a new packaging component for its range offresh fruit which helps to extend shelf life of the products considerably. The system is similar to that introduced last year by another
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The only thing stopping your fresh apple from being completely organic is that little white sticker with the gluey residue on the back side. So, New York-based, electrical engineer Scott Amron
Nestlé U.K. & Ireland has equipped six candy-bar packages with GPS-enabled devices that, when activated by the purchaser, will prompt the Nestlé prize team to track the consumer down within 24 hours to deliver
In a recent interview for FoodProductionDaily.com, packaging company Benson Group speculated that the incorporation of sensors into packaging could lead to innovations that include self-sorting chocolates and ketchup bottles that allow consumers to
Two flexible packaging converters, Exopack LLC and Kobusch Group, have reached an agreement with PerfoTec BV, which has recently joined AIPIA, to offer a packaging solution that improves the shelf life of fresh produce.
Stride gum has launched its iD chewing gumwith a new type of magnetic closure that allows customers to open and close the packs with the snap of a magnet. The folding pack features printed
Checkpoint Systems which offers solutions for shrinkage management, merchandise visibility and apparel labelling for the retail industry, claims to have created an innovative solution to allow wine bottles, some costing up to £100,000,
Thin Film Electronics has received its first order, from a major global consumer goods company, for the use of Thinfilm Memory for brand protection of packaged goods.The system utilizes special electronic
The first Active substances designed for use with various applications in food contact materials have been given the go ahead by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In an announcement at the beginning of April
Branding consultancy Red Antler and advertising firm Dentsu has worked with tennis superstar Maria Sharapova to help produce her new sweet packs. Empire Foodbrokers, the exclusive UK distributors of Sharapova’s
Metsä Board has said that it has made major improvements to its Avanta Prima, Simcote and Carta Elega folding boxboards, following technical improvements made at its mills during the 2011–2012
Filling machine manufacturer Riggs Autopack has secured a recent order from Little Turban, an artisan food manufacturer based in South-West London that produce contemporary Indian cooking sauces. Little Turban is
Coca-Cola celebrates the end of summer and the joyful return to daily activities, offering consumers a special edition of the legendary glass bottle: an original interpretation of the brand personality
While the sun was setting, colouring the clouds rose in the sky, rose wine reflexions coming out of four glasses played the game of light and shade on the white
United Creatives have produced a rather beautiful label for Dodd’s Gin, inspired by trigonometry, geometry and engineering diagrams. Dodd’s Gin is a new, ’boutique’ brand from The London Distillery Company and is sold
To transmit the philosophy of the brand Claramunt, the study of Isabel Cabello worked in a logo made with a handwritten letter, as if it were the signing of a
Mondelez has developed a method for improved print quality on chewing gum that it claims will help boost consumer appeal. The company recently filed a patent under Kraft Foods, it’s name
A Scottish company has launched, what it calls, a ‘revolutionary’ new label aimed at cutting down on food waste. Lanarkshire based Insignia Technologies, located at Biocity Scotland, said that its new
A Scottish company has launched, what it calls, a ‘revolutionary’ new label aimed at cutting down on food waste. Lanarkshire based Insignia Technologies, located at Biocity Scotland, said that its new
Dow Europe and PetroplastVinora AG have introduced the Visique stretch sleeve label, which addresses the needs of brand owners who label highly contoured bottles and containers. Karin Katzer, marketing manager,
Tetra Pak’s development of “the world’s fastest” injection moulding machine was essential to the launch of its , the Switzerland-based firm has claimed. When Tetra Pak set about designing the Tetra
The company that produces S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water announced the latest installment in the Italian Talents project: a tribute to Luciano Pavarotti and Italian opera in collaboration with the
Specialist conveyor belting firm Rydell Industrial (Belting) has launched a range of industry certified metal detectable cords and belts suitable for
RPC is capturing increasing numbers of food manufacturers that are switching to plastic packaging from other materials – and not just
Aseptic packaging has taken a leap forward in the Netherlands, with Unilever launching its Unox brand into aseptic cartons for the
DSM has filed a patent for a packaging material for food, feed and agricultural products to increase shelf life. The company,
An EU project is aiming to enhance the properties of recovered fibres for new functional packaging products and reduce the need
This spring Budweiser will introduce a striking and original new beer can – a bowtie-shaped aluminum can that mirrors Budweiser’s
This is a collection of wine labels hand illustrated by Steven Noble over the course of many years (1991- 2012)
Ingredients specialist Beacon Foods has installed an automated pot filler and sealer FP-6 model from Packaging Automation. The machine, which
Consumer goods giant Nestlé has reduced the amount of plastic materials it employs in its packaging by 34% since 1991,
Sachet packing specialist SPL International has installed two new Sprint Major hot foil coding machines from Open Date Equipment as
Food firm Express Potato has replaced its manual inspection kit with automatic metal detectors from S+S Inspection. The Weymouth-based firm
Pearlfisher’s Jonathan Ford speaks to the people behind the brands of the future. Those who harness creativity, design and fearless
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gives Holfeld’s exclusive Diamat technology the thumbs up to key in house decontamination processes
Leading UK food-grade lubricants manufacturer ROCOL has introduced innovative caps and actuators on aerosol spray cans in the FOODLUBE range
Ishida Europe has launched an enhanced version of its IDCS (Ishida Data Capture System), which records and analyses data from
Inspiron Labelling Solutions are pleased to announce the launch of the new Espera Special Edition Weigh Price Labellers incorporating increased
Marley’s Mellow Mood celebrates the birthday of Bob Marley with a number of progressive developments in 2013. Marley’s Mellow Mood
Children’s meal brand Little Dish was founded to combat the glut of processed food targeting kids. Having made its mark
EQ8, the natural energy drink, has turned to London agency Biles Inc to create packaging that complements its new recipe
Tesco has turned to Staeger Clear Packaging to provide packs for its new Fish in a Flash range of products
R Design has created identity and packaging for Knorr’s chilled sauces launch in the Nordic market The three products in
Flexible packaging provider Ampac’s product development group in Kirchberg, Switzerland has launched the BioFlex Pack by Ampac, a new biodegradable
The Walki Group is investing €10 million in a new state of the art manufacturing plant in Wroclaw, Poland. Due
Plastics food packaging manufacturer Færch Plast has developed Re-lock, a new packaging tray concept with a re-closeable feature for enhanced
Targeting a younger, 14-25 year-old demographic, London design agency Carter Wong has completed the rebranding of the Unilever-owned Cornetto ice
Golden Valley (A BRC accredited company) is a dedicated specialist supplier of Hand and Machine Pallet Wrap (Stretch Wrap) Film
Case coding just got easier than ever thanks to Linx Printing Technologies, with the launch of a new thermal inkjet
Automated packing and palletising systems specialist Brillopak has introduced a versatile new robotic palletiser specifically designed for fresh fruit and
Bristol entrepreneurs Ian and Ruth Yard spotted a gap in the market for a high-quality premium chocolate and decided to
Esholt-based Professional Packaging Services (PPS) has extended its packaging work for Bacardi into Russia, having worked with the global brand
Specialist conveyor belting firm Rydell Industrial (Belting) has launched a range of industry certified metal detectable cords and belts suitable for
The corrugated packaging sector has reduced its carbon footprint by a further 4.8% over the three years up to 2011, according
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