Food & Drink

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

Modular system adds flexibility for food producers

GEA has announced the launch of its new SmartPacker TwinTube vertical packaging machine onto the UK market. The firm explained that the machine has been...

Edinburgh brewer unveils new packaging that ‘reflects the character’ of its beer

AN Edinburgh beer firm has undergone a brand and packaging shake-up, after saying that its original branding was 'increasingly inflexible'. Bellfield Brewery, a producer of...

Coca-Cola European Partners invests in recycling start-up

COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) has taken what it described as an important step on its journey towards 100% rPET for its plastic bottles by...

Müller announces recyclable packaging switch for FRijj range

MÃœLLER has announced plans to package its FRijj brand of flavoured milk in a new fully recyclable plastic bottle. The packaging switch comes alongside the...

Wind deals boost beverage packaging firm’s environmental goals

BEVERAGE packaging specialist Ball Corporation has announced a strengthening of its renewable energy goals. The firm revealed is has executed two virtual power purchase agreements...

Waitrose unveils ‘pioneering’ egg packaging system

WAITROSE is to introduce a 'pioneering' minimum net weight packaging model across its exclusive own label eggs. Traditionally, egg sizing is regulated by weight bands...

Can Makers appoints new chairman

SIMON Gresty has been appointed chairman of the Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK. Simon, who is general...

Stirling business designs whisky packaging to highlight sustainability and raise funds for charity

STIRLING-based Blue Box Design has produced premium whisky packaging to both highlight sustainability and raise funds for the chosen charities of record-breaking Atlantic rowers, the...

Asda unveils fully recyclable crisp tube

ASDA has unveiled fully recyclable packaging for a line of their own brand crisps, in a move described as a UK supermarket first for...

Packaging firm assists in new drinking system project

FALLER Packaging has supported a German start-up business in its creation of a new drinking aid, which allows users to drink without having to...