The heat is on for distillers

By Steve Bradley, sales director at bottling and packaging machinery supplier AVE UK THE way that distillers heat their feedstock has evolved in recent years....

Kettle launches crisp new packaging

KETTLE has partnered with Essentra Tapes to bring the firm's RE:CLOSE  technology to the packaging of their crisps range

UPM Raflatac launches new solution to promote plastic packaging reuse

UPM Raflatac is expanding its direct thermal linerless label offering with the launch of its new OptiCut WashOff solution. The linerless label is designed for...

Sustainable punnet solutions launched for fresh produce market

SMURFIT Kappa is introducing its punnet portfolio for fresh produce in Europe. The 'Safe&Green' portfolio is the packaging giant's paper-based solution comprising designs that are...

UV tag reading tech created to trace packaging through circular economy

DIGITAL deposit return scheme innovator, Polytag, has developed UV tag reading technology which it said will enable brands to trace packaging through the circular...

New Mini Cheddars flavours feature unique packaging celebrating UK nations

FLAVOURS from across the UK are to be celebrated through the launch of a new trio of limited-edition flavours of Jacob's Mini Cheddars. The new...

McLaren acquires Bathgate-based protective packaging specialist

MCLAREN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Bathgate-based protective packaging company Glenhaze for an undisclosed sum. Port Glasgow-based McLaren described Glenhaze as a 'market leader'...

McLaren Packaging sponsors whisky charity auction

MCLAREN Packaging is to sponsor a Scotch whisky charity auction in aid of disadvantaged young people in Scotland. The Port Glasgow-based firm is a specialist...

BellaGiada creates whiskey packaging that’s fit for a King

PACKAGING supplier BellaGiada has collaborated with Dublin Liberties Distillery to create a new design for the company's 27-year-old limited edition single malt whiskey, 'King...

Brand reputation is an important part of the mix

Product consistency is vital to maintaining brand image.  Latest weighing technology can help in ensuring the right proportion of ingredients in every pack, as...