Food & Drink

Find out the latest food and drink news from the packaging industry

Paperboard specialist helps iconic chocolate manufacturer secure PEFC certification

BELGIAN chocolate maker Guylian has turned to Metsä Board for help in defining the steps required to be able to display PEFC forest management...

Millennials opting for wine in cans

MORE than half of millennials and Gen-Zers in Britain now drink wine served in cans, according to a new survey. Some 52% of people aged...

Side-sealing flow wrapper launched for cheese packaging operations

ULMA Packaging has developed a new side-sealing version of the company’s original ARTIC side seal flow wrapper, designed to help cheese suppliers provide sustainable...

Paisley business secures BRCGS certification for primary packaging

PAISLEY-based post-press specialist ACA has announced it has secured the BRC Global Standard for packaging materials. The company secured a Grade AA rating for food...

Applications open for £7.3m scheme to support Scottish food & drink producers

APPLICATIONS can now be made to a fund aimed at supporting Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers to invest in future growth. A total...

Arla to boost packaging facilities following £25m investment in UK site

ARLA has announced that 50 new jobs are to be created following a £25 million investment at its Yorkshire base. The firm revealed that a...

New Coca-Cola Zero packaging designs expected to boost sales

NEW pack designs have been unveiled for the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry and Vanilla flavours. It comes following research revealing that Coca-Cola Original's new pack...

ULMA adds to flow pack wrapping portfolio

ULMA Packaging UK has added to its FLOW-VAC portfolio with the new FV 55 SD flow pack wrapping machine. Described as ideal' for the packaging...
Big 7 Gin

Sponsored content: Charles and Mike customer case study

Distillers Charles & Mike talk about the positive impact working with Bruni Erben has had on their Big Seven Gin business.

Lidl targets removing two billion pieces of plastic by end of 2022

LIDL has announced that over one billion pieces of plastic have been removed from its UK stores. It comes as part of the supermarket's commitment...