
Europe’s industrial backbone is facing a silent divide. While automation headlines are dominated by “lights-out” factories and billion-euro investments, the real test is unfolding on the shop floors of small and mid-sized manufacturers. For every multinational with a data-driven smart plant, there are dozens of European SMEs wrestling with legacy kit, skills shortages, and the…

The green transformation of the packaging industry will once again take centre stage at the Sudpack booth at Fachpack 2025. At Booth 4-212, the film manufacturer will showcase not only its expertise in sustainability, but also its latest products for the food industry – ranging from ultra-thin skin films and next-generation recyclable pouch, thermoforming, and…

Nestlé Confectionery’s brand-new bakery-inspired line is expected to excite lovers all over the United Kingdom. Released this month, the line-up features Aero Double Choc Brownie Flavour, Milkybar Crispy Cookie, and Munchies Vanilla Cheesecake Flavour, all inspired by beloved baked treats. Aero Double Choc Brownie Flavour These bite-sized pieces of bubbly brownie flavour Aero are perfect…

Vattenfall is currently offering a sea-farmed treat called Wind Farmed Seaweed Snacks, which are snacks manufactured from seaweed cultivated at an offshore wind farm, in collaboration with the legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson. The partnership seeks to demonstrate how offshore wind farms may support food production that can aid in the regeneration of the marine…

Tesco has introduced LinerlessLid punnet packaging for Metis plums after teaming up with Coveris. Produced by European fruit leaders Royal (Spain), Blue Whale (France) and Granfrutta Zani (Italy), connected by variety manager Star Fruits and Rusticas Del Gualdalquivir, Metis plums have debuted new bright, engaging and colourful LinerlessLid and punnet packaging. Metis plums are naturally…

Katie Simpson has been named head of marketing, UK & International for the Oddlygood Group, a plant-based firm that owns the Rude Health and Oddlygood brands. Simpson, who most recently served as head of UK & Ireland marketing at Innocent Drinks, has more than 20 years of marketing experience at significant FMCG companies. Here, she…

Blowscan and Thermoscan, which have been shown to assist manufacturers enhance PET bottle performance, cut waste, and speed up development cycles, will be on display on BMT’s stand at drinktec 2025. BMT (Blow Moulding Technologies), will showcase its cutting-edge hardware, alongside its materials characterisation and simulation services for the global packaging industry. “At BMT we…

Rosaluna, a renowned mezcal brand, has made its debut in the UK, providing customers with an all-natural agave spirit. Spirit Cartel, who distributes Rosaluna, said the spirit has a 40% alcohol content and was distilled by a sixth-generation family in the undulating hills of Santiago Matalán in Oaxaca, the mezcal-making capital of Mexico. Certified as…

Weltec Biopower, a German manufacturer, is currently constructing a biomethane plant for the Elivia Group in partnership with its French partner, Agripower France. Le Lion-d’Angers, in the Pays de la Loire area of western France, is home to the headquarters of France’s second-largest cattle producer. The plant will inject biomethane into the public gas grid…

The Happy Egg Company, the flagship brand of Noble Foods, has teamed up with Starfrost to introduce a new line of ready-to-cook, value-added omelettes. Central to this collaboration are two of Starfrost’s state-of-the-art Helix Spiral Freezers, which are enabling Noble Foods to launch a new production line efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of product…