Category: News
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Maine researchers grew fungal coatings onto cellulose nanofibril films successfully. The biodegradable barrier targets water and oil resistance using mycelium and wood-derived cellulose, with work focused on faster, scalable production.
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Suntory will add a new aseptic line at Coleford site. The £25m “Apollo 5” line is scheduled for early 2027 and is designed to consolidate Lucozade and Ribena production.
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Defra has unveiled £345 million to boost farm productivity nationwide. The package spans equipment grants, innovation funding, and capital support, alongside a revised Sustainable Farming Incentive offer.
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Fonterra has begun rolling out mono-material film for shredded cheese. The shift replaces PVDC-based structures with recycle-ready polyethylene, with full implementation across applicable products expected by early 2026.
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Major restaurant groups have formed a new Sustainable Chicken Forum. Eight businesses covering 18 brands will exit the Better Chicken Commitment, citing supply resilience and environmental constraints alongside welfare goals.
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Food manufacturers kept confidence negative during the 2025 festive quarter. The Food and Drink Federation put net confidence at -31% in Q4 2025, despite an improvement from -60% in Q3.
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Tesco has begun selling potatoes grown on a low-carbon farm. The first Tesco Finest Georgina packs from Lincolnshire are in stores from 23 February.
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Montech has added configurable gravity roller conveyors for packaging lines. The RB4020 and RB5025 systems offer millimetre-level sizing, optional guides, and a quoted seven-working-day delivery for standard builds.
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PAC Machinery will show modular bagging automation at MODEX 2026. The exhibit includes paper and recycled-content poly formats, integrated print-and-apply labelling, and all-electric wrappers designed to cut film use in high-throughput fulfilment.
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Ashford has deployed AI to automate Sevington import document checks. The Ashford Port Health Authority says Intelligent Document Processing will speed initial SPS screening for regulated consignments and support a fee freeze for 2026/27.