FPA announces 2025 FPA Rising Star Award shortlist
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the shortlist for the FPA 2025 Rising Star Award.
Each year the organisation celebrates talented young people within...
PET production boost at AG Barr plant
PRODUCTION of the other national drink gained pace recently with a 75% boost to PET production output, according to equipment supplier Sidel.
AG Barr...
Fanta looks to build on popularity in UK with three new flavours
THREE new fruity flavours of Fanta Zero Sugar are to launch in the UK, including a limited-edition tutti frutti variant in a 'sleek' can...
New ‘luxury’ textile bag made from recycled bottles to launch
A new 'luxury' textile bag made from recycled plastic bottles is set to be launched by The Spearhead Group.
The bag is made by a...
Cracking the code
Choosing the right coder can play a key role in a successful food packing operation, says Charles Randon, senior product manager of Linx Printing...
Bespoke gin bottle showcased at London event
A tailor-made bottle design by Berlin Packaging was on display at the recent Imbibe Live at London's Olympia exhibition venue.
The product was created by...
Compostable trays receive top marks from school meals provider
SABERT Corporation Europe has provided details of a unique ready meals packaging solution the firm delivered for Irish school meals provider, Carambola.
Carambola was seeking...
Encirc seals exclusive AVL bottler deal
ENCIRC has become the sole UK bottler for wine producer and distributor Australian Vintage Ltd (AVL).
The Cheshire-based contract packer and container glass manufacturer announced it had secured a "multi-year...
CCL opens new wine and spirits label hub in Italy
CCL Industries, a specialist in label, security and packaging solutions, has opened a new production site in Novi Ligure in northern Italy, catering mainly...
Scottish parent company of Tom Walker & Sons confirms rebrand
HMS, the parent company of several ingredient businesses, has revealed a new identity and name – The Albex Group.
The firm is a major player...
