Category: Packaging
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FDF has set SPS priorities for a new EU deal. The federation is seeking clarity on scope, transition timelines, and UK influence over future EU food-safety decisions as regulatory alignment becomes central to the talks.
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Sabert Europe has outlined its post-Colpac growth strategy for 2026. The group is prioritising organic sales, PFAS-ready pulp and paperboard lines, and supply-chain investment across food-to-go and delivery packaging.
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UK food plants are scaling packing lines with robotics fast. Gü Indulgent Foods and Dale Farm Foods have deployed FANUC-based cells to increase throughput, improve flexibility, and reduce manual handling.
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TNA will showcase integrated packaging and processing at interpack 2026. In Düsseldorf, the supplier is focusing on line-level integration, reduced operator intervention, and digital tools aimed at faster changeovers and lower maintenance in snack and confectionery plants.
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Brazilian researchers turned tambatinga fish skin into packaging film material. The biodegradable biofilm shows strong UV blocking and promising barrier properties, but remains sensitive to moisture.
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Envalior and PerfoTec launched a breathable film for fresh produce. The laser-perforated Arnitel TPC material is designed to balance respiration and moisture, extending shelf life in harvest and logistics packaging without gas-flushed MAP.
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Tanmiah has signed MoUs to turn waste into poultry feed. The Saudi poultry producer is pairing insect-based protein R&D with digital waste tracking to reduce exposure to imported feed inputs.
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TraceGains adds packaging specification management with native Esko WebCenter integration. The release targets end-to-end visibility across ingredients, packaging, and artwork, with automated change control and audit-ready approvals.
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Aldi, Danone, and Eat Natural join the FDF fibre push. The three businesses have set pledges on reformulation, labelling, and consumer prompts to help close the UK’s 30g-per-day fibre gap.
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NFU Scotland demands clearer origin labelling across the UK system. A new policy paper sets eight priorities — from front-of-pack origin to tighter enforcement — ahead of the union’s Glasgow AGM.