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Reflex Group announces acquisition of MacFarlane Group’s label operation
The UK’s largest label producer has acquired Macfarlane Labels Ltd of Kilmarnock and its subsidiary companies.
Ardgowan Distillery unveils landmark building plans
The Ardgowan Distillery in Scotland has unveiled ambitious new plans for its landmark distillery and visitor centre which will commence construction this year.
Totally Natural Solutions toasts 44% increase in turnover
The UK hop oil supplier’s profits have soared following international expansion, product growth and investment into staff, research and support for the brewing supply chain during a challenging year.
New Year brings new website for Interfood Technology
Interfood Technology has launched a brand new website, providing a resource for food manufacturers looking to find the latest information on equipment and services that can add value to their processing operations.
Oterra announces acquisition of Food Ingredient Solutions
Founded in 1999, Food Ingredient Solutions is a leading American producer of colours and natural antioxidants, with a strong exposure to, and growth from, natural colours.
UniCup awarded win at World Star Packaging Awards for LipLid innovation
The new bio-based beverage lid made of spruce and pine from Swedish company UniCup Scandinavia AB won in the ‘Packaging Materials and Components’ category.
Balloon One studies the true cost of food waste in UK supply chain
Supply chain specialist, Balloon One, has conducted new research on the amount of food waste generated in the UK each year to investigate the cost of the UK supply chain’s food waste problem.
Compleat Food Group prepares Christmas meal for local charity
Employees from The Compleat Food Group spread some early festive cheer by cooking 50 Christmas lunches for local members and volunteers of MHA Communities.
ACHEMA to be moved from April to August 202
ACHEMA 2022 – the World Forum for the Process Industries – will be held at the Frankfurt Fairground from 22 – 26 August 2022, instead of 4 – 8 April 2022 as originally planned.
Graphic Packaging International achieves quintet of WorldStar Awards
Graphic Packaging International is celebrating its accomplishments after scooping up five awards at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2022.
Get It Made offers £10k manufacturing grant for start-ups led by under 30s
CNC machining services provider Get It Made is offering a £10,000 grant to manufacturing start-ups led by under 30s.
UK food & drink sees significant and persistent drop in exports
According to new data from the Food and Drink Federation, UK exports of food and drink are down £2.7bn (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Better Juice goes commercial with sugar reduction deal
FoodTech start-up Better Juice Ltd has sealed its first commercial deal to bring reduced-sugar juices one step closer to supermarket beverage aisles.
Shareholders call on UK Government to take action on National Food Strategy’s recommendations
A coalition of investors calls on the UK Government to act on the National Food Strategy’s recommendations on creating a healthier and more sustainable food system.