Go-Pak UK pioneers groundbreaking recycling scheme to close the loop in food and drink packaging

SUSTAINABLE packaging provider Go-Pak UK and parent company, SCG Packaging (SCGP), have unveiled a pioneering recycling solution to help brands responsibly and efficiently recycle their old corrugated cardboard (OCC) in a fully closed-loop system. This breakthrough sustainable solution arrives at a pivotal moment, aligning seamlessly with the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, which place […]

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Advancing Food Safety With AI

A new report released by BCC Research indicates that AI technology applied to areas such as contaminant detection, traceability and compliance is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30.9% by 2030i. Anticipated to be valued at USD$13.7 billion, this will revolutionise food safety and strengthen quality control reports Phil Brown, Sales Director at Fortress […]

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Ritter Sport expands Morrisons range with four new varieties

Ritter Sport is turning up the flavour in Morrisons with four new block chocolate launches, marking another milestone in the brand’s UK growth story. The expanded 10-strong line-up now features the latest innovations, Peanut and Caramel Biscuit, alongside the exciting Duo range, debuting in Sweet ‘n’ Salty and Coffee flavours. Designed to bring even more choice and variety to Morrisons shoppers, the new additions underline […]

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Tetra Pak acquires Bioreactors.net to accelerate solutions for New Food

 Tetra Pak Processing Equipment SIA has acquired Bioreactors.net, a Latvia-based company with close to three decades of experience in designing and manufacturing bioreactor systems. Founded in 1996, Bioreactors.net specialises in delivering cutting-edge biomass and precision fermentation solutions for New Food, with its bioreactors able to produce a range of proteins and other products. The company brings extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes, from laboratory and […]

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Leading Trade Body says Increase in Sugar Tax was ‘Unwelcome, but Expected’

A membership group that represents businesses who account for roughly 20% of UK household expenditure on food and support some 130,000 jobs across the UK has said the Governments extension to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks, which was announced at the Budget yesterday (26/11/25) was ‘unwelcome, but expected.’ “The big development for our members […]

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Beyond Innovation: Why Circularity’s Real Bottleneck is Human

When the packaging industry convenes at Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham 2026, leaders will explore how collaboration, behaviour, and systems – not just technology – will unlock true circularity. As the packaging industry looks ahead to 2026, attention will turn to Packaging Innovations & Empack at Birmingham’s NEC, the UK’s leading event for suppliers, brands, and innovators […]

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Tetra Pak launches Integrated Heat Pump system to Electrify Pasteurization and Cut Energy Use by Up to 77%

New Tetra Pak® Integrated Heat Pump system delivers combined heating and cooling to pasteurization, enabling up to 77% energy savings while reducing CO₂ emissions and operating costs1 Tetra Pak today announces the expansion of its Factory Sustainable Solutions portfolio with its new Tetra Pak® Integrated Heat Pump system for pasteurizers, designed to help food and beverage (F&B) […]

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