Business Development

Those behind the new Ferrybridge packaging warehouse, including Steven Jones, Eddisons (second from left) and Wayne Weatherhead, Taylor Davis (third from left)

Packaging distributor creates jobs

By Gwen Ridler

A new food packaging distribution centre has created 15 jobs at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire, with further recruitment planned for later this year, according to Taylor Davis, which opened it.

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Customer demand for faster, more-versatile bulk bagging has inspired Pacepacker Services to launch a new high-speed bagging line called FastPac.

Aldi brings home the bacon with £100,000 deal

Aldi signs £100,000 bacon deal

By Nicholas Robinson

A Scottish meat processor will supply 20t of bacon to 60 Aldi Scotland stores in a deal worth £100,000, it has emerged.

Lieve Beyen: Partnership working triggers so many ideas

Natural alliances

By Gary Scattergood

Cargill’s business development and commercial director Lieve Beyen thrives on the benefits of collaboration, says Gary Scattergood

In-mould sets sights on new label markets

In-mould sets sights on new label markets

By Paul Gander


From 3D differentiation to metallised finishes, thermoforming and – potentially – oxygen barrier, in-mould labelling (IML) for plastics is opening up new options for food manufacturers.

New mix is a breath of fresh air

New mix is a breath of fresh air

Cryogenics provider Air Products is joining forces with mixer and grinder manufacturer Weiler, with the promise of improved food product formation,...