New study highlights demand for sustainable drinks packaging

NEW research from Ball Corporation has revealed that today’s environmentally-conscious consumers expect more from packaging, with brands increasingly being judged on their green credentials. According to the...

Technology increases shelf life of salmon

HIGH technology company JenAct Limited have been working in partnership with Marine Products (Scotland) Limited to produce a system designed to increase the shelf-life...

New £1m fund looks to remove barriers facing reusable packaging

A £1 million fund has been launched by Hubbub and Starbucks in a bid to remove barriers to reusable packaging in the food and...

Ardagh helps shape new-look whisky bottle

ARDAGH Group has unveiled the new William Grant ‘Triplewood’ whisky bottle, which has been redesigned for a global relaunch of its whisky range. Ardagh collaborated...

Lidl to ditch green milk caps following ‘overwhelmingly positive’ trial

LIDL is to permanently remove green coloured caps on its semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk following a successful trial period. The coloured caps will be...
Walkers

Walkers unveils World Cup packs featuring football legends

SELECTED packets of Walkers, Doritos, and Wotsits are to feature QR codes giving shoppers the chance to win instant prizes in celebration of the...

Highland Spring to trial ‘100% recycled plastic eco bottle’

BOTTLED water brand Highland Spring has announced it is to trial a new 100% recycled plastic eco bottle in a bid to “help keep...

Can labels benefit new gin offerings

A series of new can labels have been produced for the launch of Slingsby Gin’s RTD (ready to drink) range.   The popularity of the category...

Sizzling solutions for sausage market

MANUFACTURER Ilapak says it has developed packaging machinery solutions for Europe’s thriving sausage market. Due to the diversity in the market, equipment has to be...
Alex Adda

Flat wine bottle innovator scoops recycled content accolade

FLAT wine bottle specialist Packamama has received the Recycled Content Award at the 2024 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Annual Awards. The firm said the...