New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
Carbon labelling on food packaging could help UK meet environmental targets
OVER half of young adults would choose more sustainable eating habits if carbon footprint information featured on packaging, a new survey has revealed.
The research,...
Yoghurt pots aim to create maximum shelf-impact
FRENCH dairy producer Duo Lozère has turned to RPC Bebo Bouxwiller to provide packaging for the firm's organic yoghurts and fromage blanc.
The 125cc thermoformed...
Fraserburgh firm goes with the flow
FRASERBURGH-based Whitelink Seafoods has specified a new ULMA Sienna flow pack wrapper for shrink wrapping trays of frozen langoustine.
The machine is a replacement for...
EU considers ban of meat-related terms on veggie food packaging
THE EU could ban the use of terms such as 'burger', 'sausage' and 'cheese alternative' on the packaging of vegetarian and vegan products under...
The Glenlivet unveils whisky seaweed pouch
THE Glenlivet has unveiled a glassless ‘Capsule Collection’ of cocktails that promise to ‘redefine the way whisky is traditionally enjoyed’.
The limited-edition collection has been...
Metal detectors the ‘natural choice’ for Britain’s food-on-the-go SMEs
By Phil Brown, European sales director at Fortress Technology
ACCORDING to statistics gathered by DEFRA for the annual Food Statistics Pocketbook, SMEs in the UK...
Major retailers sign up to Glasgow’s recyclable cup scheme
A host of big name Glasgow retailers have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch its recyclable cup scheme in the city.
The #TakeitBack...
Tesco cans multipack packaging
SEVERAL lines of multipacks are set to be replaced with plastic-free multibuys across all Tesco stores.
The supermarket has said that the move will eliminate...
Revamped Weetabix packs unveiled
WEETABIX is aiming to increase sales of its minis range after revamping the product's packaging.
The cereal giant claimed its "engaging new design" coincides with...



















