Contract Packing
News from and about contract packers in the UK and around the world from Packaging News, the home of The Contract Packer, the UK’s only magazine for the sector.Boots to shed 200 jobs at contract packing business
Alliance Boots has revealed plans to cut around 200 jobs at its Nottingham contract packing and manufacturing plant in a restructure aimed at improving profits Read More »
Elopak links with Fruitapeel to launch UK’s ‘first’ gable top aseptic filling facility
Liquid carton giant Elopak has partnered with drinks manufacturer Fruitapeel to launch, what it claims to be, the UK’s first gable top carton aseptic filling line for juice Read More »
Graham Clark: Looking to the past creates future success
Graham Clark, managing director of Central Pharma, reflects on his company's victory in the UK Packaging Awards and calls for a review of the UK's relationship with the Commonwealth Read More »
Design Plus to grow NPD after 18-month upgrade
Sachet filling specialist Design Plus Packaging has completed an 18-month, £1m investment that has transformed its formulation and product development capabilities and expanded its range of pack formats Read More »
Data handling award brings joy to Granby
Co-packer and fulfilment firm Granby Marketing Services has been recognised for its data management at a prestigious awards ceremony. Read More »
Two promotions after AndersonBrecon merger
AndersonBrecon, the pharmaceutical contract packing group, has made two senior promotions following last year’s merger of the Brecon Pharmaceuticals and Anderson Packaging businesses Read More »
Complete Core looks to organics in £1m spend
Complete Core Business Solutions has unveiled a plan to invest up to £1m in warehousing and production facilities, creating up to 20 new jobs Read More »
A world of opportunity for the people packing beauty
Cosmetics sales are rising despite the recession. That doesn’t mean life is easy for contract packers in the sector, but for firms with the right approach, the rewards can be... Read More »
Perfect outsourcing partners hit Contract Pack show | Show preview
The contract packing industry has grown in recent years and this month’s Contract Pack show reflects the vibrant mood with more product launches, new services and outsourcing partners than ever... Read More »
Safe Haven for potato seed firm WCF-Phoenix
Seed potato packer and horticultural contract packing specialist WCF-Phoenix has renewed a key quality control accreditation Read More »
New investors give boost to Hampshire Cosmetics
Hampshire Cosmetics is looking to the future with renewed “enthusiasm and optimism” after attracting new investment into the business Read More »
Glassmaking giant Quinn takes Cobevco bottling plant to market | Profile
Quinn Glass opened its unique bottlemaking and filling plant back in 2005, but has now launched a new brand for its bottling business. Josh Brooks spoke to managing director Adrian... Read More »
MDA eyes SMEs with new fulfilment offer
POS fulfilment specialist MDA has launched a new service targeting small to medium sized businesses. Read More »
Rutpen adds ‘green’ laboratory complex
Chemical blending and packing specialist Rutpen has boosted its product development and testing capabilities after opening a new £250,000 laboratory and office complex Read More »
Central Pharma takes home inaugural ‘Contract Packer of the Year’ award
Central Pharma has been crowned as the first Contract Packer of the Year at last November’s UK Packaging Awards. Read More »
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