Food & Drink

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Kammac introduces integrated logistics solution for UK drinks sector

THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has announced the launch of a new integrated logistics solution built for the UK drinks industry. BevLink combines Kammac’s range of...
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Voluntary schemes ‘key to cup recycling success’

FOLLOWING the delay to the plan to introduce a 25p charge on single-use drinks cups in Scotland, the National Cup Recycling Scheme (NCRS) has...
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Demand grows for fibre-based fruit and veg packaging solutions

DEMAND for fibre-based packaging solutions in the fruit and veg sector is increasing, according to MM Packaging Deeside. The firm said tax and legislative changes...
L-R: Young Spirits founders Alex Harrison and John Ferguson

Edinburgh bottling business recognised for positive workplace culture

EDINBURGH-based bottling business Young Spirits has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most loved companies to work for in a global awards initiative. The...
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That’s the spirit: Fife cask dealership firm invests in advanced racking system

CASK dealership business Spiritfilled has announced a six-figure investment in an advanced racking system at its flagship bonded warehouse in Fife. Located in the rolling...
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Marks & Spencer to trial ‘first-to-market’ ready meal tray

MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to trial a paper fibre alternative ready meal tray on its 'fan favourite' Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala. Due to the...
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New Lucozade bottles unveiled following £6.3m investment

SUNTORY Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles The bottles will now feature a...
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Faerch launches rPET hot drinking lid

FAERCH has introduced a recycled PET hot drinking lid, which is designed to provide a circular solution for the coffee and beverage industries. By switching...

Starbucks unveils ‘most exciting’ iteration of its takeaway cup yet

STARBUCKS has launched what it says is the 'most exciting' iteration of its iconic white cup yet in Europe. An 'extensive' R&D effort and 'significant'...
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Metsä and Amcor to develop moulded fibre-based food pack solutions

Metsä Group and Amcor have announced a collaboration to develop three-dimensional moulded fibre packaging solutions with lidding and liner for a variety of food...