Packaging
Two thirds of Brits ignore use by dates
New research from Mintel reveals that two thirds (67%) of UK consumers rely on their own senses rather than use by or best before dates to decide if a product is still suitable to eat.
Sealable dome lid
Following recent product innovation in skin and shrink films, KM Packaging has launched another lidding solution targeting premium foods – especially those which are bulky or awkwardly shaped.
Coding solution
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has developed the unique coded lids for a points based loyalty scheme for Yeo Valley, running across the majority of its product range.
Gluten labelling guide launched
A guide to support manufacturers on the labelling of food products containing gluten has been launched by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF).
Conveyor installation
Following extensive expansion over the last 18 months, the Bury Black Pudding Company has taken the next step in automation and efficiency with the installation of a new conveyor system.
Biscuit wrap line
A feeding and wrapping line, capable of presenting stacked biscuits in variety of different formats, has been built for a European bakery by SPS Italiana Pack Systems, part of the PFM Group.
Confectioner stays sweet
New Linx continuous ink jet printers are meeting confectionery manufacturer Thorntons’ coding requirements across its range of products.
ROUND-UP: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at mailto:carly@bellpublishing.com.
Sandwich skillet sealing
Packaging Automation (PA) has extended its eclipse range of tray sealing machinery with the launch of the eclipse 240, a fully electric high speed linear conveyor platen machine, ideal for sealing sandwich skillets.
Anti-corrosive resin
Following successful pilot projects with food manufacturers, Oxifree UK has launched its anti-corrosion product into the food manufacturing sector.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Fresh food flowrapper
Ulma Packaging has launched the FM200 horizontal flowrapper for wrapping fresh food products in a pillow pack style with three seals.
New ink for TIJ printers
Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new ink for use in its range of G-Series thermal ink jet printers (TIJ) printers.
Raise the bar
Selecting the ideal bar line to ensure quality and efficiency, Bosch Packaging Technology’s Daniel Bossel, product manager primary packaging, and Frank Jansen, product manager confectionery.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
ROUND-UP: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.