Category: News
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Autopack reports sustained demand for packaging automation at Empack 2026. The integrator said enquiries centred on liquid filling and coffee pack solutions, alongside interest in a KTC edible oils project delivering 120 bottles per minute.
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Branston has named Simon Jones to lead its Ilminster site. Jonathan Taylor will retire at the end of March 2026, after overseeing a £9m investment programme that introduced automation and upgraded facilities.
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KluraLabs has raised £8m to scale active packaging technology globally. The company says its materials slow microbial growth, extending shelf life and cutting waste in retail supply chains.
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RDM has launched Vincicoat PLUS to cut cartonboard weight significantly. The coated recycled board is pitched at converters seeking strength gains without virgin fibre.
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Smithfield is planning a $1.3bn automated facility in Sioux Falls. The company has started approvals for a combined fresh pork and packaged-meats plant, with production targeted for end-2028.
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YouGov data puts Red Tractor recognition ahead of Lion mark. Awareness reached 75% of UK adults, up three points since January 2025.
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Bakeit Food has opened a £3m granola plant in Winchester. The 12,500 sq ft site is producing up to 220 tonnes per month, combining baking, packing, and warehousing for contract manufacture across granola, cereals, and related snacks.
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Zeus Packaging has acquired Spain-based premium supplier KOEX Packaging Solutions. The deal adds luxury retail and food packaging capability, alongside offices in Madrid, Paris, and Miami, and manufacturing in Fuzhou, China.
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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.