Packaging
Transatlantic bakery management agreement
RedBlack Software has become the exclusive UK reseller of weighing, ingredient control and traceability solutions from North American specialist SG Systems.
Bottles of taste
Polish apple juice producer SOGO has selected a barrier bottle manufactured by RPC Promens Consumer Corby for its not from concentrate drinks.
New markets for natural crust cheeses
According to DSM Food Specialties, producers of speciality cheeses can benefit from increased shelf life and more flexibility in their logistics thanks to Pack-Age, a moisture permeable cheese membrane which can be used to pack and preserve natural crust cheeses.
Ovenable pouch
A printed, stand up ovenable pouch has been introduced on a new range of frozen, fish based cook in the bag meals for Asda in the UK.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Heavy duty containers launched
Plastic pallet supplier Exporta Global has launched a range of heavy duty attached lid plastic containers with guaranteed long life colour intensity.
Potato snack in handy pack
French manufacturer Parmentine is offering an alternative to sandwiches in the form of small potatoes in a cup that come with a dip in a variety of flavours.
Sleeves for water launch
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has produced the sleeves for a new range of water from the Powerful Water Company.
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Laser scanning technology
Ingredient supplier Petrow Food Group has invested in new laser scanning and packaging technology at its £4 million factory and warehouse facility in Haverhill, Suffolk, UK.
Second Sidel line
To meet growing demand, Montgomery Waters has acquired an additional complete line solution from Sidel.
A vision for the future of labels
The Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) is calling for the addition of ‘activity equivalent’ information to food and drink labels in a bid to reduce obesity.
Soft drinks packaging market set for growth
The global soft drinks packaging market is expected to exceed €26 billion, growing 4% by 2020, according to a recent report by Technavio.
Packaging sterilisation
Suitable for ESL > 60 days filling lines, Claranor equipment for the internal and external sterilisation of flat caps has been developed and implemented for the first time on a filling line of ESL fruit juices.
Britvic overhauls Drench brand
Britvic has revamped its juice drink Drench, with new packaging and a reformulated recipe.
Construction starts on AD plant
UK food waste recycler ReFood has started construction work on its new £32 million AD plant in Dagenham, Essex.