Labels producer emphasises the importance of branding to small food businesses

AA Labels is urging British food businesses to stay ahead of the competition by thinking carefully about how they brand and label their packaging. At...

Food waste issues – can packaging play a part?

By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager, Parkside FOOD waste is attracting significant attention around the globe and with good reason. Food waste is...
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‘Breakthrough’ tech aids lightweighting without sacrificing bottle performance

BEVERAGE solutions provider Refresco is said to be reaping the benefits after investing in Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser technology. The innovation has been in operation at...

Sustainable cups provide “almost limitless” branding opportunities

Tri-Star Packaging has launched a range of sustainable cups that are said to provide "almost limitless" branding opportunities for caterers. The Tri-Cup, manufactured by Huhtamaki, is...

Gin brand launches paper bottle as part of sustainability ‘journey’

GREENALL'S has announced it is launching its London Dry Gin in paper bottle format. The 70cl Greener Greenall’s Paper Bottle in now available for UK...

Tetra Pak unveils ‘virtual’ marketplace for food and drink manufacturers

TETRA Pak has launched what it described as the food and beverage industry’s first full-scale virtual marketplace. The new platform, created using Mirakl SaaS Marketplace...

100% rPET packs to be rolled out for 500ml IRN-BRU products

AG Barr has unveiled plans to roll out out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packs across all 500ml IRN-BRU and Rubicon products. The new packs will...

Producer has a handle on soft drinks bottle requirements

ITEM Products has supplied Britvic Soft Drinks with a carry handle solution for its Robinsons 1.75L twin bottle pack assigned to wholesaler, Costco. Made from...

Loma names new Scottish regional sales manager

IAN Hogg has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at Loma systems. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray equipment for the food...

Mondi holds the advantage on drinks packaging with new solution

MONDI has announced the launch of Hug&Hold, describing it as a 'recyclable, paper-based solution' to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs. Hug&Hold...