Packaging
Finishing with UV and LED technology
At the Fachpack exhibition (25-27 September in Nuremberg, Germany) UV system manufacturer IST Metz will be presenting a product portfolio of UV lamp and LED solutions for the finishing of packaging.
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
Fish producer scales up
Salmon producer Bakkafrost has highlighted the growing importance to the UK market of its expanding farming operation with the publication of a two-year plan addressing sustainability issues.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cool labelling solution hot off the press
Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS) has unveiled an automated pallet labelling solution for the food industry whichit says can boost operational efficiency by performing equally well at minus 20˚C as at room temperature.
New straw’s a draw
As the backlash against plastic straws gathers pace, one company is touting a new customised version of its edible straw.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Seafood firm’s seal of approval for packaging system
Packaging firm Sealpac says its newest launch combines the ‘sought-after skin packaging process’ with a plastic reduction of up to 75%.
Macpac revamps website amid demand for bespoke packaging
UK-based packaging specialist Macpac has created a new website following an increase in demand for bespoke designs.
Crown wins big at 2018 IMDA Awards
Crown has walked away from the 2018 International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA) Excellence in Quality competition with five awards, including the event’s top prize, the Grand Award.
Bemused by post-sugar tax pricing
I know I’ve banged on about sugar reduction on more than one occasion over the past few weeks, and the huge strides made by the soft drinks industry with regards to reformulation in a bid to avoid the so-called Soft Drinks Industry Levy.
Domino knocks spots off rivals
Celebrating four decades of manufacturing printing and coding solutions, Domino Printing Sciences recently hosted an event at its UK headquarters to thank staff for their contribution to the company’s ongoing success.
Royal seal of approval
Tray sealing firm Proseal UK has marked its 20th anniversary year by winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade.
Canned beverage growth soars in the UK
According to the latest Nielsen research by the Can Makers, canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market.
Going with the flow more than 20 years on
An ultrasonic clamp-on flow meter installed at a food processing site more than two decades ago is still going strong – despite an average lifecycle of ten years.