Food and beverage

Weetabix launches a major packaging overhaul to address nutritional deficiencies. The UK cereal leader’s redesign highlights key nutrients like Vitamin D, fibre, and iron on the front of the box. This strategic move targets public health issues and positions Weetabix as a dietary solution, enhancing brand loyalty through health transparency.

Autopack reported strong interest at Packaging Innovations & Empack. Visitors focused on its automated liquid filling and coffee packaging solutions, alongside a new project video detailing a fully integrated ‘nose to tail’ automation line delivered for edible oils specialist KTC, expanding from filling into end-to-end fulfilment.

Flint Group expands UV LED flexo ink range significantly. The launch of EkoCure XS Shrink Whites addresses persistent technical challenges in shrink-sleeve applications, offering robust adhesion and dual-curing flexibility. This innovation aims to reduce defects and enhance operational efficiency for packaging converters.

European consumers actively seek products with recycled packaging. A new report by Amcor reveals that 91% of European shoppers are aware of recycled plastics in everyday goods. With 76% actively purchasing such products, the study highlights a growing trust and demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

Edenmoor announces transformative investment in new production facility. The 25,000 sq ft site in Cullompton will significantly enhance carcass intake capacity, marking a major advancement in the UK’s high-integrity food sector. The move aligns with growing consumer preference for transparent, pasture-led protein sources.

Testo Saveris will showcase its full food monitoring portfolio at Internorga. From handheld measurement devices to fully networked, cloud-based food safety management systems, the company will demonstrate how digital monitoring tools are reshaping compliance, efficiency, and real-time oversight across professional kitchens and foodservice operations.

Middledale Foods partners with J R Harding & Sons. The collaboration aims to stabilise the UK’s organic butter supply chain amidst ongoing shortages. Leveraging J R Harding & Sons’ storage facilities, this move seeks to counteract declining milk volumes and high European demand, securing a reliable sourcing solution for UK food manufacturers.