Category: Technology
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Flexible plastic packaging is now entering a tougher compliance phase. Recycled-content rules and England’s 2027 film collection deadline are forcing manufacturers to revisit material structures, recycling routes, and pack design.
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Gelatin-free gummies still struggle to match traditional elastic confectionery chew. IFF’s DuoGel system combines pectin and carrageenan for low-pH fruit gummies, targeting texture, stickiness, melt resistance, and process consistency.
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UPP is linking automated broccoli harvesting with ingredient production capacity. The partnership turns field side-streams into protein and fibre feedstock.
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Holmach has completed a major Mr Kipling processing line upgrade. The project combines retort technology, robotics, inspection, and utilities reduction.
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adapa has extended PaperFlow for recyclable paper food flowpacks today. The material targets snacks, confectionery, cereals, biscuits, and instant coffee.
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Compass is expanding Cauli’s reusable packaging across foodservice operations nationally. The system uses digital IDs and reverse-vending infrastructure to keep assets circulating.
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Magnum has named technology partners for standalone ice cream operations. The stack covers planning, forecasting, ERP, CRM, collaboration, cybersecurity, and AI-supported demand management.
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Blue Ocean Closures has extended fibre packaging into dispensing formats. Its Paper-Plug range pushes cellulose-based closures further into practical food and drink packaging substitution.
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Probe Industries has launched AiroVive for processing plant odour control. The system targets food and nutraceutical manufacturing environments.
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Branston has expanded Tom Seagrief’s added-value potato production leadership remit. The role covers prepared retail, B2B peeling, and mash operations.