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Wraparound packer

Standard Knapp has launched the Model 333 Vanguard Wrap-Around Packer, which promises a tight, square, cost saving wraparound tray or full case shipper.

Cooking spray range launched

Dairy Crest has expanded the Clover portfolio with the launch of a new range of healthy and flavoursome spray cooking oils. Perfect for baking, frying and roasting, the new Clover Cooking Spray range is available in three flavours – Buttery, Chilli and Garlic – in 120ml bottles. Building on the success of the original Clover […]

100-year celebrations

This year sees the 100-year anniversary of the iconic Coca-Cola contour bottle. To celebrate this milestone, the company has turned to Ardagh Group to manufacture a limited edition 25cl aluminium bottle. Ardagh’s specialist plant in Beaurepaire, France has applied its expertise for high definition, high resolution printing, with a series of striking designs on aluminium […]

Putting on a show

I had been starting to forget what the office looks like following an extremely busy March; so much for show season kicks off in September! In the last few weeks I have attended not one, not two, but three food and drink exhibitions. First up was NutraFormulate, which took place in Birmingham, UK from 17-18 […]

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Easy glass bottle handling

Standard-Knapp has launched the EZ Picker, an economical new bottle handling tool. Designed with craft brewers, small wineries and distilleries in mind, the EZ Picker is engineered for quick and easy handling of glass bottles. Able to accommodate both full and empty glass bottles, it is available in a variety of sizes, from the standard […]

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. CS Labels has launched its new wraparound style peel and reveal labels. The research and development team at TCL Packaging has developed new micro-perforated printed lidding […]

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That’s a wrap

Kliklok International has announced a new contract with UK-based Cotteswold Dairy to supply and install two QSSF600 shrink wrapping machines at the company’s Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire site.

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UK Scotch whisky market decline

The UK market for Scotch whisky declined by nearly 5% last year as the industry and consumers continue to be hit by tax of almost 80% as a share of the price of an average bottle of the drink in an increasingly competitive sector. Figures published last week by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) reveal […]

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Looking healthy

Clear PET bottles in 250ml and 500ml sizes from RPC Containers Llantrisant are helping to convey the health and wellness values of The Juice Well, a new range of organic, cold pressed juices, super food smoothies and cleanses. In cold pressed juices, the plants’ cells are crushed slowly to release the nutrients without altering, heating […]

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Revamp for sauces

Romanian manufacturer of brand name ketchup, mustard and sauces Sitemani has tasked Greiner Packaging with redesigning and developing its entire line of bottles. A customer survey was carried out so that Greiner Packaging could incorporate specific customer preferences into the new design. The result is said to be an attractive appearance and a vastly improved […]

Britvic overhaul

I was recently invited to a Britvic Soft Drinks press event, which introduced us to several innovations from the drinks company including new packaging and products across its brands in the UK. Identifying key trends in consumer behaviour, commercial director at Britvic Soft Drinks, Nigel Paine, explained that the dynamics of adult socialising are changing, […]

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