Drinks producers that miss DRS deadline risk not being able to sell in Scotland

DRINKS producers have been warned that they risk not being able to sell their products in Scotland if they fail to sign up to...

Spicing things up

RPC Bebo UK has produced a bespoke thermoformed pot in clear PET for a houmous dip featuring restaurant chain Nando’s famous PERi-PERi sauce. To help...
Xact Prepack and Frutmac collaboration

Collaboration delivers cardboard packaging solutions for UK food sector

XACT Prepack, a provider of packaging solutions for the UK food industry, has announced a collaboration with Frutmac, an Italian manufacturer known for its...

7UP launches new ‘bright and confident’ visual identity

PEPSICO has undertaken a 'major overhaul' of its 7UP brand with the launch of a new visual design for the drink. The organisation said that...
Man reading food label

National Farmers’ Union Scotland calls for ‘urgent’ reform to UK food labelling regulations

NATIONAL Farmers' Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for an 'urgent' reform of UK food labelling regulations - warning that they are currently 'confusing, inconsistent,...
Hawthorn's Gin new label

Label design sets the gold standard

THE Label Makers have produced an updated label for gin producer, Hawthorn’s, to celebrate the firm’s recent award success.  Hawthorn’s won a fourth gold medal...

Researcher creates fully recyclable raw meat packaging

A Swansea University researcher has invented a new type of plastic packaging for raw meat which avoids the need for non-recyclable pads inside the...

Coco Pops boxes to feature new technology to aid blind people

KELLOGG'S has launched new Coco Pops boxes in collaboration with the Royal National institute of Blind People (RNIB). The new boxes feature braille and on-pack...

Nut butter brand chooses UK packaging supplier to meet quality and sustainability goals

FAST-growing Nutri Butter has chosen Beatson Clark as its supplier of glass packaging.  The start-up brand was launched during the pandemic in 2020 in response to demand...
Salmon

Scottish salmon secures protected legal status in EU

SCOTTISH salmon has secured protected legal status across the European Union (EU) in recognition of its quality. A new official protected geographical indication (PGI) means...