APEAL backs report into reducing food waste

APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed a European Parliament report on reducing food waste and improving safety The report, titled...

EFSA approves Greiner Packaging’s decontamination process

THE European Food Safety Authority has approved the decontamination process used by Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland to recycle post-consumer PET into food contact...

X-ray technology offers firm a Brighter future

A food manufacturer has decided to invest in X-ray inspection technology to help support increased emphasis in the company’s product checking processes.  Brighter Foods has the...

Shrink wrapping ‘essential’ for food packaging industry

Victoria Christen, marketing manager at Liberty Packaging Systems, discusses the important role shrink wrapping plays in food packaging AS the food packaging market continues to...

Innis & Gunn unveils new clear packs to showcase ‘vibrant’ beer

NEW clear packs have been unveiled for two Innis & Gunn ranges as the brewer looks to showcase the 'vibrant and varied' colours of...
IWSC bottle

A popular Expression

O-I was at the forefront of a prestigious project to produce a premium, commemorative Scotch whisky bottle to mark the International Wine and Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) 50th anniversary.

Sainsbury’s unveils new own-brand steak packaging

SAINSBURY'S has removed plastic trays from its own-brand steak range in a move which the supermarket said will result in a saving of 249...

Glass packaging provider toasts relationship with growing distillery

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has spoken of its role in helping to provide primary packaging for The Shropshire Distillery’s range of premium gins since...
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...

Waitrose becomes latest retailer to use Prevented Ocean Plastic

WAITROSE has announced it is to use Prevented Ocean Plastic packaging across 71 of its own-label products. The packaging is produced by Sharpak, with Bantam...