Chesapeake Limerick is to take delivery of Europe’s first Komori carton printing press as part of a €4m investment programme
- Campari Group completes €1 billion acquisition of Courvoisier Campari Group has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Beam Holdings France S.A.S. (now renamed Courvoisier Holding France S.A.S.), which in turn owns 100% of Courvoisier S.A.S.,...
- Arla Foods Ingredients to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning whey into ingredients for sports nutrition, with by- products being...
- Norbev increases turnover by over 50% following £300,000 investment in skills development Ballymena -based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost £300,000 in the up-skilling of its staff. Founded in 1919,...
- The next generation of on premise consumers: how to win Ireland’s Gen Z spend Gen Z consumers are some of most frequent visitors to Ireland’s pubs, bars and restaurants. However, younger adults have been more affected by the cost-of-living crisis than older consumers –...
- Glanbia to expand its Nutritional Solutions business with $300 million acquisition Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300 million plus deferred consideration. Flavor Producers is a leading flavour platform...
Tenza Technologies Ltd, leading UK manufacturer and supplier of self-adhesive and other speciality packaging products, now offers innovative, pre-formed Stand
Briggs Equipment, the UK’s fastest growing forklift supply and service company, will be offering a hint of things to come
Two exciting and innovative products new to the UK market, the LogiMat and AutoCruiser from SSI Schaefer, will be on
LINPAC Allibert and Schoeller Arca Systems (SAS) have joined together under one name to become the world leader in plastic
Industry leaders confirmed at the UK’s only processing and packaging event dedicated to the food sector The line-up for Pro2Pac
Energy-saving concept truck completes successful pilot test in London Brussels, Belgium, January 15, 2013 – One of the United Kingdom’s
Welsh Country Foods, part of VION UK, has announced it could be forced to close its lamb processing business on
Nestlé Purina is making it easier for sporty people and their dogs to exercise together with the launch of a
Warehouse automation specialists from KNAPP will be presenting a range of solutions for optimising efficiency in multichannel distribution centres at
While dairy alternative drinks accounted for a relatively limited share of 5% of the total dairy launches recorded by Innova
A new report suggests that half of all the food produced in the world is being thrown away every year
The packaging industry has a vital role in tackling the problem of food waste, according to Linpac Packaging The response
Holfeld Plastics has linked up with Citrox Bio-Sciences to develop antimicrobial packaging made from orange pith, to help prevent food
UK supermarkets have hit back at yesterday’s report from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers claiming households throw away half the
Labour has revealed plans to pursue a zero food waste policy if it wins the next election and is considering
US mechanical engineering student Tyler McNaney has invented a desktop machine that makes the raw materials for 3D printing by
Ardagh Group, a global leader in glass and metal packaging solutions, has entered into exclusive negotiations to purchase Verallia North
Entries are now being accepted from innovative and entrepreneurial Irish businesses and individuals wishing to compete in Europe’s toughest business
Two new initiatives, plus major boosts to established show favourites, means PACKAGING INNOVATIONS will return to Birmingham’s NEC on 27
MasoSine sinusoidal pumps have a strong reputation when it comes to food and beverage applications The sine wave shaped rotor
A number of well-known firms, including HP and Du Pont, will be demonstrating their products at next year’s Packaging Innovations
A variety of major brands, including Unilever, Procter & Gamble and SABMiller, will be participating in a two-day conference at
Show organiser easyFairs has announced that it will be bringing two new initiatives to this year’s Packaging Innovations show This
A wide range of contract packing firms will be showcasing new products at next month’s Contract Pack 2013 at the
Bell Packaging is to unveil what it says is a completely new concept in the production of fibreboard boxes at
Supply chain IT company BalloonOne is reducing sales margin shrinkage for fresh food distributors by making it easier to keep
Acquisition of ASM Foods AB in Sweden Becoming the leader in Scandinavia through the acquisition of ASM Foods in Sweden
With sales through their Ecommerce website now well established, Measom Freer have launched tablet computer and smartphone versions of their
When Edward Gough MD at Beacon foods, the UK’s leading specialist producer of roasted and char grilled vegetables and fruit
Finnish foodservice packaging group Huhtamaki is adopting 100% use of PEFC certified paperboard throughout its UK manufacturing ahead of the
Sealed Air has announced that it has helped to protect Nasa’s cargo with its packs According to the US-based protective
Finnish foodservice packaging group Huhtamaki is adopting 100% use of PEFC certified paperboard throughout its UK manufacturing ahead of the
Ardagh Group has made an offer of $1.7bn (€1.275 billion) to acquire Verallia North America from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. In
Glass will be the packaging material of choice for any company wishing to portray their product as an image of
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ report on food waste has highlighted the important role plastics packaging plays in preventing food
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ report on food waste has highlighted the important role plastics packaging plays in preventing food
Chesapeake Limerick, part of Chesapeake’s Pharmaceutical and Healthcare division, is taking delivery of Europe’s first Komori GLX 740RP Carton printing
Leahy Brand Design (LBD) has created a new look for maple syrup brand Clarks The newly designed packaging was launched
The secret of success in virtually any business is delivering what customers want, and at Thomas Fawcett & Sons, investing
Arla Foods has unveiled a revised strategy designed to adapt its business to the abolition of EU milk quotas in
Hilton Food Group, Europe’s leading specialist retail meat packing business, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Woolworths, Australia’s
Neil Kennedy (pictured) is stepping down from his role at Arla Foods UK, to pursue interests outside of the business,
Swiss dairy group Emmi sold more than 100 million cups of Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE worldwide for the first time in
Spiroflow will exhibit working examples of their Flexible Screw Conveyors. Flexible Screw Conveyors are just one product from a portfolio
The value of Irish food and drink exports in 2012 surpassed €9 billion for the first time, according to new
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel UK for the 12 weeks ending 23 December, show the grocery market
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on the safety of
A prestigious line-up that reads like a who’s who of packaging experts and major brands has been unveiled by easyFairs
E. Oldroyd and Sons, producer and packer of fruit and vegetables needed to increase capacity to cope with the demand