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Counterfeit vodka in fraudulently labelled bottles seized in Coatbridge

OVER 40 bottles of counterfeit alcohol, fraudulently labelled as Glen's, have been recovered from a shop in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire Council has said. The products...

Ardagh Group unveils new Jameson Irish Whiskey bottle

GLASS manufacturer Ardagh Group has launched a new, lighter bottle for Jameson Irish Whiskey. The new 75cl bottle features a tapered body with curved shoulders,...

New sausage packaging utilises recycled plastic

A new product line by poultry sausage brand Gutfried is to be packaged in a material largely made from recycled plastic. The firm said that...

Compostability and barrier performance: a match made in packaging heaven

By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager at Parkside A significant shift in consumer environmental awareness is driving continuous innovation in the high barrier...

Molson Coors adds support to Every Can Counts recycling programme

EVERY Can Counts, a programme deigned to encourage people to recycle their empty drink cans, has announced its latest brand partnership with Molson Coors...

Pepsi-Co unveils new look for Rockstar Energy Drink range

PEPSI-CO has produced new packaging for Rockstar Energy Drink following its recent acquisition of the caffeinated drinks brand. The corporation said that the new design...

New flavours of Monster Energy released with ‘unique’ packaging designs

THE Monster Energy brand is gearing up for a 'knockout' year with the launch of its new Juiced Aussie Lemonade and Ultra Rosa flavours...

Design benefits of new jar are stacking up

BERRY Global has unveiled a new stackable jar which the firm claims offers a 'valuable space saving solution' on shelves, through e-commerce channels, and...

Top glass: manufacturer hails Scots spirits sector

Stölzle Glass Group has hailed the Scottish spirits sector as “the major driver” of its premium spirits brand. The global manufacturer, which has over 200...

Packaging can help in fight to reduce waste

There are currently drives to reduce the amount of packaging used in the food industry. However, wasted food is also an environmental problem. Here,...