Food

As an increasing number of food products found to contain horsemeat are removed from supermarkets, the UK packaging sector remains unfazed.

Packaging printer Polyprint has invested in a high-speed Hudson-Sharp wicketting machine to meet increased demand for printed plastic food bags.

Belfast-based Delta Packaging has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-6LYYL, its fourth B1 press, as part of a raft of investments across the factory.

Around 15 staff are understood to have been made redundant at VCG Kestrel.

UK-based Paragon Print and Packaging says that a majority share deal with Sun European Partners will enable it to progress future acquisition plans.

Packaging supplier Atlantic Enterprises has won a two-year contract to manage fast food chain Pizza Hut's packaging supply chain.

Roberts Mart, the shrink wrap, laminated film and printed flexible packaging manufacturer, has invested 2.5m in equipment and taken on 16 new staff over the past year.

PeterLynn, the Corby-based manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, has bought a Xeikon digital press and doubled its factory size as it seeks new business in the food and beauty sectors.

Stora Enso's Tambrite has topped a survey of European converters and brand owners following improvements to its cross directional stiffness and appearance.

Folding carton manufacturer Benson Box has won the Skills Development category at the Best Factory Awards 2012.

Benson Box has invested in a Diana X115 folder gluer to cope with increased demand following the installation of its incoming Speedmaster XL 106.

The food packaging and carton manufacturer hopes the recruitment drive, which marks record end-of year sales of 23m, will increase capacity by 25%.