COOK Trading Ltd

Good to ‘Go’ after switch to plastic

A frozen meal manufacturer has swapped metal for plastic in a bid to reduce costs and increase production. COOK Trading Ltd has switched from metal...
Innovation Gallery exhibits

Linerless label solution earns Innovation Gallery top spot

THE organisers of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 have named GrabLok from Westpak Group as the winner of this year’s Innovation Gallery, following a...

QR codes to help solve latest mystery Fanta flavour

FANTA has unveiled a 'more playful than ever' #WhatTheFanta campaign with the launch of a new mystery purple variation of the drink. On-pack QR codes will...
Robin Copestick

Wine sector leader joins Packamama board as non-executive director

ROBIN Copestick has joined the board of sustainable wine packaging specialist Packamama as a non-executive director. Currently MD of Freixenet Copestick, he has over three...
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Gold standard: i2r recognised for sustainability progress

ALUMINIUM tray producer i2r Packaging Solutions has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal in recognition of the firm's commitment to sustainability and responsible business...

Rexam and Metalman toast partnership

Irish craft brewer, Metalman, has joined forces with leading can maker, Rexam, for their first foray into the production of canned beers. The 330ml cans,...

How OPP labellers are helping drinks producers beat supply chain issues

The drinks industry’s move away from traditional self-adhesive labelling to OPP (oriented polypropylene) alternatives has been fast-tracked by Brexit and Covid-related supply chain issues....

Beefeater unveils new premium bottle design

BEEFEATER, the London dry gin, has unveiled a new premium bottle design inspired by the brand's heritage. The new look coincides with 200 years of...

New study highlights impact of labels in drinks recycling

THE Can Makers has released new research which claims changing drinks labelling will improve recycling rates. The survey of 2,000 UK consumers, conducted in association...
Beefeater can design

Guinness and Beefeater recognised for canned beverage design excellence

GUINNESS and Beefeater have been named the winners of the 2025 Can Makers Design Accolade. Since launching in 2022, the Design Accolades have recognised exceptional...