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How packaging can pave the way toward eco progress

Iain — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:15:06 +0000

For companies looking to improve their sustainability, focusing on packaging is essential. In the UK, approximately 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging are thrown away per year – including plenty of food and beverage packaging from ready meals to vegetable wrappers. In a world where climate change is on the rise, sticking to corporate environmental responsibilities is essential to help…

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Discover how PWR’s automated packaging solutions are driving efficiency in the food industry

Iain — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:12:55 +0000

Trusted by leading food producers as a packaging partner, PWR creates automated packaging solutions that drastically enhance the performance of their businesses. Whether they specialize in bakery, confectionery, snacks, or pet food, its clients can expect to receive the highest lifetime value and return on investment. This is all thanks to PWR’s commitment to eliminating product waste…

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Discover how BonCulina leads the charge in foodservice through ingenious packaging

Iain — Wed, 01 May 2024 10:58:00 +0000

In the bustling world of foodservice, BonCulina has emerged as a key innovator, redefining culinary experiences for global businesses. BonCulina specializes in the manufacturing and supply of frozen and chilled multi-portion and plated meals for healthcare facilities and care homes, as well as sectors such as business, industry and defense in the UK. Through its unwavering commitment to quality…

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Revolutionizing wellness with fortification technology

Iain — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:30:44 +0000

For many, the pandemic was a catalyst for lifestyle changes. Through months of lockdown, familiar resolutions became commonplace: exercise more, cook from scratch and eat a healthier diet. A new wellbeing focused consumer emerged, seeking food and beverage products that could provide additional health benefits with claims of improving energy, immunity or sleep. As a result…

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Sonia Guri of Air Products discusses the potential to extend shelf-life and tackle food waste

Iain — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:20:24 +0000

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is a proven and effective technology that extends shelf life and reduces food waste. It uses either a single gas or multiple gases to create a protective atmosphere around the enclosed produce. This protective atmosphere, combined with appropriate packaging and temperatures, preserves the taste, safety, and appearance of food. MAP is a mature market.

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The future of refillable packaging for FMCG businesses. By Charles Haverfield

Iain — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:55:47 +0000

Plastic pollution has become a significant global concern, with single-use plastics and packaging waste identified as major contributors to this crisis. Currently, more than 171 trillion pieces of plastic litter our oceans and experts warn that this figure could triple by 2040 if no action is taken. Refillable packaging has emerged as a promising avenue to combat plastic pollution.

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Glebe Farm Foods reduces food miles

Iain — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:43:05 +0000

Glebe Farm Foods, the British producer of award-wining oat drink, PureOaty, is making a multi-million-pound investment. This will bring its entire production process on one site for the first time, where the teams also grows and mills the oats. PureOaty will be the only British oat drink fully produced on a single site in the UK. Thanks to a new Tetra Pak filling line.

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In true justification of its name, Mindful Chef has all bases covered

Iain — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:14:46 +0000

Founded by three friends, Myles, Giles, and Rob, in 2015, Mindful Chef is one of the UK’s leading recipe box suppliers. The B Corp’s unique approach provides customers with delicious healthy meal plans, which are both sustainable and ethically sourced, and simultaneously support those in need, further afield. “We actually established Mindful Chef’s mission back in 2014, well before we had even…

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Why does so much food go to waste asks Max Winograd

Iain — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:31:11 +0000

Earlier this year, research firm Coresight conducted exclusive interviews with 219 leading grocery retailers in North America to discuss the issue of food waste. The findings were shocking. A massive 30 percent of all food in the US grocery sector is thrown away – whilst an estimated 50 million Americans will face food insecurity this year. Campaigning group WRAP suggests in the UK…

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Is plastic past it?

Iain — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:28:19 +0000

Although plastics have received significant backlash and criticism in recent years due to their environmental impact, they play a vital role in food packaging. In fact, their versatility, strength and durability make finding a like-for-like alternative incredibly challenging. To develop sustainable food and beverage packaging without compromising performance, food manufacturers should turn to…

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