Food & Drink

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Introducing Berlin Packaging UK

Berlin Packaging UK (previously Bruni Erben) is the UK subsidiary of Berlin Packaging – the World’s Only Hybrid Packaging Supplier. Founded in 1951, Berlin Packaging UK is an ever-evolving company which brings together the best elements of packaging manufacturing, distribution and income-boosting services.

Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax. It comes following a survey amongst...

Roberts & Mart to provide compostable packaging for Te & Kaffi

ROBERTS Mart & Co Ltd has added a beverage company found in Iceland to its portfolio of European customers using its compostable packaging. The firm...

Smurfit Kappa adds the missing ingredient to sustainable recipe box

A recipe box company has collaborated with Smurfit Kappa to make its packaging more sustainable. Mindful Chef experienced a 'huge' increase in demand for its...

Berry specialist marks automatic case packer milestone

THE first Proseal CP3 automatic case packing system to be installed at Arbroath-headquartered Angus Soft Fruits has reached a major milestone after handling over...

New range offers Natural solution for foodservice sector

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of the Naturals range under its EnviroWare brand. "We are pleased to announce the availability of our new Naturals Kraft...

New Ishida X-ray offers ‘enhanced sensitivity’ for difficult to spot foreign bodies

ISHIDA Europe has announced it is launching its next generation IX-G2 dual energy X-ray inspection system, described as offering 'significantly enhanced sensitivities' for the...

New bottle is ‘perfect solution’ for home syrups market

BERRY M&H has unveiled a new 250ml PET bottle, said to offer a 'convenient retail size' for a variety of syrups, fruit mixes, sauces,...

New fully recyclable rice packaging launched for retailer

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has announced a collaboration with rice specialist Veetee to launch fully recyclable packaging for Aldi’s own-brand rice. Supporting the retailer’s aim for...

Walkers to move to new packaging as part of sustainability trial

WALKERS is to move its crisp packets to materials that make them easier to recycle over the next 12 months. The move by parent company...