Category: Topics
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Metsä will scale Muoto fibre packaging at Äänekoski from 2028. The €25m line will exceed 100 million packs annually, shifting the format beyond demonstration output.
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CJ Biomaterials is advancing PHA packaging made through sugar fermentation. Films, food containers, cups, and coatings show where the biopolymer could displace conventional plastics.
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Treasury Wine is restructuring US operations after demand weakened sharply. Vineyard, inventory, winery, and packaging capacity are being reduced to rebalance production.
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Tyrrells workers have secured formal union recognition at Herefordshire factory. Around 130 employees will gain collective representation for pay and workplace negotiations.
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Supreme is investing £5m to reposition SlimFast around functional nutrition. Seven new products will launch as Manchester manufacturing supports the broader portfolio.
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Pilgrim’s Europe workers will extend strike action at Enniskillen plant. Around 130 employees are seeking higher pay and changes to paid-break arrangements.
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Capri-Sun is suing Princes over alleged UK production contract shortfalls. Princes rejects the claims, which concern output, stock, distribution, and contractual payments.
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SICK has added AI-driven 3D inspection to its Nova platform. Height data and deep learning extend machine vision into packaging defects that fixed rules can struggle to identify.
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GEA reported stronger orders as dairy processing demand accelerated globally. Second-quarter order intake rose 14.2%, while food customers contributed to broad equipment demand.
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ARYZTA is reviewing Germany after weaker European bakery trading conditions. The group is accelerating efficiency work as volume, pricing, and excess capacity weigh on the market.