Food & Drink

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

New system proves to be a piece of cake

KENSAL Handling Systems has revealed details of a recent project to install an end of line palletising system for a cake manufacturer. The system,...

Beer bottle production rises as online sales soar

BEATSON Clark has revealed production of beer bottles increased over the summer as the lockdown drove ‘unprecedented growth’ in online sales and beer delivery. Total...

Partnership helps Penn target beverage sector

A  supplier of packaging machinery systems has welcomed a new type of labelling machine into its inventory, which will allow the firm to make further...

Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda

A growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials. Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...

‘Slick’ new labeller speeds up production

MINEBEA Intec has launched a new OCM labeller designed for the meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable markets.  The WPL–S is described as a manual...

Food waste issues – can packaging play a part?

By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager, Parkside FOOD waste is attracting significant attention around the globe and with good reason. Food waste is...

Glasgow inventor creates reusable food wraps

AFTER wrapping up a spot in Dundee’s V&A, the Glasgow inventor behind a new sustainable food wrap product has set her sights on it...

Glass packaging specialist enjoys sweet taste of success

M&S has launched a Percy Pig styled sweetie jar, designed and produced by glass packaging specialist, Croxsons. The range of soft gums sweets has been a...

Cullen not letting guard down with new transit pack

MOULDED pulp and corrugate packaging manufacturer Cullen has launched its eco-friendly beerGUARD transit pack. Designed to safeguard glass bottles and cans during transit, the product...

Sustainable solution launched for banana producers

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of BanaBag, described as being created to address the quality assurance needed for excellent bagging during the complete growth...