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Registration opens for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027

REGISTRATION has opened for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027. The event, which attracted 8,021 unique visitors, more than 500 exhibitors, and representatives from over 3,000...
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Drinks development service aims to help bring products to market more quickly

PRISM eLogistics and The First Round have collaborated on a new drinks development service designed to help businesses bring new products to market faster...

IKEA marks 30 years of iconic blue bag with sustainability upgrade

IKEA is celebrating 30 years of its FRAKTA bag with an updated version containing a minimum of 90% recycled material. More than 44 million FRAKTA...
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Futamura confirms ‘significant’ cellulose film carbon footprint reduction

FUTAMURA UK has announced 'significant' progress in reducing the carbon footprint of its cellulose films. Since 2019, the business revealed it has delivered a cumulative...
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ScotHot27 to feature new focus on packaging and design

ScotHot - Scotland's largest event for food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism - is heading back to Glasgow in 2027, with a new focus...

Trade associations unified under Automate UK brand

THREE trade associations are to be renamed to bring them under the unified Automate UK identity. Automate UK has announced the evolution of the PPMA...
Flow-wrapping machines in cheese factory

Flow wrappers help cheese specialist increase uptime and cut packaging waste

CHEESE specialist Eurilait has reportedly increased machine uptime and reduced waste after standardising its flow-wrapping operation with four ULMA Packaging FM305C machines. The investment has...
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New research reveals factors impacting pet food packaging decisions

AMCOR has released new research into the purchasing habits and packaging preferences of pet food buyers. All survey respondents were found to buy wet pet...
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Linerless technology helps ensure a sweet future for Mr Whippy

MR Whippy is ramping up doughnut production at its new £15 million Sheffield facility with the help of Ravenwood’s Nobac 5000 Twin Head linerless...
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New initiative aims to help attract next generation of foodservice packaging professionals

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has launched a new initiative designed to help attract new talent into the sector. FPA Young & Emerging Professionals (YEP)...

Trivium celebrates double award win

TRIVIUM Packaging has been recognised by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) with two honours for excellence in metal packaging decoration and...

Antalis Packaging appoints CAD technician at Smart Packaging Centre

ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of Myles Hollis as CAD technician at its Smart Packaging Centre (SPC). Myles has design qualifications and training in...