Brexit impact
Brexit could result in ‘stable food prices’ but views differ
Food prices could remain low fuelled by intense competition by retailers despite Brexit, a leading economist has claimed.
Archives for June 29, 2016
Brexit: food firms need integrated supply chains
An integrated supply chain that standardises legislation, systems, policies, and engineering methods is needed post-Brexit, according to a leading university academic.
Food donation guide for manufacturers launched
A guide offering food manufacturers practical advice on how to donate food surpluses to food banks has been launched by three trade organisations.
Photoelectric sensors raise packaging machine safety
An automated safety solution to solve a common problem on packaging machines has been developed by industrial safety specialist Sick.
World's lightest aluminium seafood can
Pioneering development work at Ardagh Group’s specialist aluminium can plant in Cuxhaven, north Germany, has resulted in the production of the world’s lightest aluminium seafood can.
Combination 'food-to-go' packs now in smaller sizes
Packaging supplier Colpac has expanded its range of Combione packaging in direct response to foodservice and retail demand for more varied packaging sizes for the ‘food-to-go’ market.
Sensors on Glenfiddich stills prevent frothy spills
William Grant & Sons Distillers, producer of the Glenfiddich single malt brand, has installed the latest instrumentation from Siemens at its Dufftown Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland.
Semi-automatic sealer launched for skin-deep packs
What is claimed to be the world’s first semi-automatic tray sealer for skin-deep packs, has been introduced by Proseal.