New plasma packaging sterilisation technology cuts downtime for food manufacturers
Researchers at Campden BRI and Sterafill have found plasma technology reduces pre- and re-sterilisation times by up to 93%, compared to traditional methods.
Food Innovation Centre offers sustainable packaging advice
Food and drink manufacturers in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are being urged to take advantage of free advice about the latest developments in sustainable packaging ahead of new regulations which are expected to come into force in two years.
Plastics packaging tax out for consultation following Budget 2020
In his budget earlier in the week Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that a tax on plastic packaging which contains less than 30% recycled content would come into force in April 2022 and is to be set at £200 a tonne. The Chancellor said: “From April 2022, we will charge...
Kieran Roche joins Valpak as director of new business
Valpak, the UK’s largest compliance scheme, has announced former commercial director of CBRE Group, Kieran Roche, as its director of new business. Valpak, which is part of the Reconomy group, says Roche brings a track record in growing business in a customer friendly...
