News on Packaging Equipment from United Kingdom

April 20, 2010

Tight Pack Control at Mash Direct

An Ishida tray sealer and checkweigher/metal detector combination at Mash Direct, manufacturer of Ireland’s leading quick-serve mashed potato, vegetable and cabbage products, are delivering speed and efficiency in the packing process, as well as helpi...

Linpac Storage Systems: VNA racking solution United Biscuits

April 07, 2010

LINPAC Storage systems provides racking solution for United Biscuits

LINPAC Storage Systems has recently completed one of its highest ever VNA (Very Narrow Isle) racking solutions at the 310,000 sq m Midland Distribution Centre (MDC) of United Biscuits situated in Ashby de la Zouch.With 18.6m high frames, pallets stored...

January 26, 2010

Seabrooks Potato Crisps expands flavour range and shelf space

Crisp-maker Seabrook will next week expand the range of flavours it supplies to Morrisons and increase the shelf space its products occupy in the chain’s 422 stores. It is a crucial development in the Bradford firm’s continued growth and comes as a £1m...

January 04, 2010

Is a combined checkweighing and metal detection system double trouble or half the hassle?

Combining a metal detector and checkweigher in one system isn't a new idea - equipment designers have been making so-called ‘combi' units for years. Could it be, though, that the economic climate is prompting food manufacturers and packers to opt for ...

Walkers Sensation retail Ready packaging

November 05, 2009

Inspirepack retail ready Shelf and Display unit for Walkers Sensations wins UK packaging award

Breaking the stranglehold of DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa, who accounted for all of the finalists last year in this hotly contested category, Inspirepac just pipped DS Smith's Louth site to this year's top prize, thanks to an entry hailed by judges for i...

October 23, 2009

Green shoots clear to PPMA show exhibitors

Organisers of last month's annual PPMA Show said that the "green shoots of economic recovery were in evidence"at the event, with many exhibitors reporting sales and high levels of enquiries. Ishida Europe said it achieved its leads target w...

October 20, 2009

United Biscuits 'Crunch Busters' show low price right on the pack, offering value to consumers

United Biscuits (UBUK), a leading manufacturer of snacks, biscuits and cakes, has launched a range of savoury snacks 35p Price Marked Packs, available now, to help retailers and their customers beat the economic downturn. The new selection of Price Mar...

October 13, 2009

Greenvale AP's 'Green' Potato Packaging Prevents Greening

Greenvale's new packaging for its Lady Balfour organic potatoes has increased shelf life, decreased wastage and reduced complaints about greening by over 50%.Greenvale AP is the UK's largest supplier of fresh potatoes and Lady Balfour is one of the UK'...

September 02, 2009

DS Smith develops retail-ready packaging for Seabrook Crisps in Asda stores

DS Smith has created retail-ready packaging (RRP) for Seabrook Crisps that can be turned into a standalone display.The pack can be transformed from RRP to a display unit by opening the perforations on the side of the tray to create special locking tabs...

July 26, 2009

Tong Peal and Pacepacker services collaborate to improve potato weighing and bagging

A new option for automation of the weighing and bagging of potatoes is being provided through a joint initiative by Tong Peal and Pacepacker Services. The two companies are working together to offer machinery that combines the Tong Peal electronic w...

July 07, 2009

Branningans' iconic brown paper bag returns

To tap into the growing consumer trend for nostalgic brands, United Biscuits UK , a leading UK manufacturer of snacks, biscuits and cakes, has redesigned its Brannigans range to generate extra sales. Available now, the new design draws inspiration from...

November 20, 2008

University of Bath research will seal the future of green packaging

Researchers at the University of Bath and the food &drinks research centre at Campden BRI are leading a project to create a new high speed environmentally-friendly packaging process that will use recycled materials and reduce the amount of plastic...

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