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Taylors of Harrogate partners with Engage to showcase sustainability credentials
Uk, Leeds-based digital agency Engage has collaborated with tea and coffee company Taylors of Harrogate to develop an online content hub showcasing its work in sustainability.
Nulogy software proves responsive to Covid-19 challenges
Advanced and flexible software from Nulogy has reportedly enabled UK company Marsden Packaging to remain responsive to the changing needs of brand owners throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
pladis launches Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Smoky BBQ in PMP format
pladis is launching Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Smoky BBQ in a 105g Price-Marked Pack (PMP) for independent retailers.
Zero Waste Scotland offers to cut costs and food waste with updated business support
Zero Waste Scotland’s Food Waste Reduction Business Support now provides free online virtual assessments.
Kara completes £1 million investment in new doughball production plant
Kara, UK foodservice arm of Finsbury Food Group, has invested in a new production plant which has gone towards the installation of a new doughball plant and freezer capability.
Food and drink manufacturers invited to new high-tech virtual cleaning event
The new ‘Cleaning Interactive’ event will take place online from 6-7 October 2020 and will allow the food manufacturing sector to see the latest innovations in the cleaning industry being showcased.
Applied Nutrition moves to new premises to fuel ‘super growth’
Applied Nutrition, the UK’s fastest growing sports nutrition business, has signed a long-term lease to occupy a 45,000ft facility in Knowsley.
Hames Chocolates expands product offering following investment
Investment in equipment allows diversification to potentially open up new revenue streams.
R&G Fresh launches new branding to reflect product expansion
Fresh herbs and ingredients supplier, R&G Fresh (previously known as R&G Herbs), has undertaken a major rebrand to reflect the company’s evolution.
Land Robots announces AI robot project in support of UK’s wine industry
Land Robots believe that robots will play an increasingly important role in all areas of farming and horticulture as they become ever more skillful and cost effective.
New high-tech food manufacturing campus to create up to 4,500 jobs in Derby, UK
SmartParc’s new food production hub is part of a £300m investment to put Derby city and the UK at the heart of the future of sustainable food manufacturing globally.
Sustainable Food Trust welcomes National Food Strategy
The Sustainable Food Trust has stated that it welcomes the first part of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy for the UK, with chief executive Patrick Holden stating that it is “an excellent first step in transforming our food systems.”
Sonoco announces acquisition of Can Packaging
US-based Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has announced its acquisition of Can Packaging, based in Habsheim, France.
European Freeze Dry makes significant investment in its UK and Denmark sites
Leading freeze-dried food producer European Freeze Dry has announced further investment of more than £1.5 million in its manufacturing sites, following a growth in sales.