Food & Drink

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McDonald’s aims to use sustainable packaging by 2024

MCDONALD'S UK and Ireland has announced plans to make its customer packaging from renewable, recycled or certified sources by 2024. The new packaging will also...

Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off

THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups. The lid, made from...

Labelling now required on food pre-packed for direct sale

FOOD pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) on site is now required to feature ingredient and allergen labelling under new legislation. Items such as sandwiches packaged...

O-I Glass outlines $680m global investment plans

O-I Glass has announced plans for global investments of up to $680 million, tipped to add up to 700,000 tons of extra glass packaging...

Isle of Harris Distillery unveils gift set with updated unboxing experience

THE Isle of Harris Distillery has launched a redesign of their gift set in a bid to 'further enhance the distillery storytelling and unboxing...

Morrisons to use paper bands instead of plastic bags for bananas

MORRISONS has pledged to remove plastic bags from all of its bananas sold in its stores, in what it says is a supermarket first. New...

KP Snacks unveils festive Tyrrells packaging

KP Snacks has unveiled new packaging across its Tyrells range to be launched during the festive period. Alongside the festive packaging comes the launch of...

Mira bottle meets ‘convenience and sustainability’ goals

A new bottle for table sauces and condiments has been launched by Berry M&H, claiming to meet demand for packaging that is both convenient...

Scottish coffee firm launches compostable capsules

A Scottish coffee producer has launched its beverage in compostable capsules made from plant-based ingredients. Compatible with Nespresso machines, Gordon Street Coffee said its new...

Paperboard packs help reduce apple defects

GRAPHIC Packaging International has revealed its ProducePack range is helping to preserve fruit for apple distributor BelleHarvest. The paperboard range of packaging designed for fresh...