Food & Drink

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

Tesco to use packaging to determine Brits’ grape-buying preferences

TESCO is launching its biggest ever survey into Brits' grape-buying preferences using new clearly labelled packaging. The packaging will clearly define the grapes by one...
i2r Packaging Solutions' Ultra container

i2r adds to Ultra container range with large-format offering

ALUMINIUM tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has added to its Ultra container range by launching a new 260mm x 260mm x 50mm profile. Designed for...
L-R: Young Spirits founders Alex Harrison and John Ferguson

Edinburgh bottling business recognised for positive workplace culture

EDINBURGH-based bottling business Young Spirits has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most loved companies to work for in a global awards initiative. The...
Ian Murray

Technology crucial to reduce costs

Technology is a crucial consideration for manufacturers looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Ian Murray takes a closer look at some of the...

McLaren invests £3m in new Stirling packaging site

MCLAREN Packaging has announced a £3 million investment in a new luxury packaging facility in Stirling for subsidiary Blue Box Design. Construction work has already started at...
borders biscuits

Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging

BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
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Lucozade Ribena Suntory sets 100% sustainable packaging target

LUCOZADE Ribena Suntory has unveiled plans to move to 100% sustainable plastic within a decade

Mackie’s puts freeze on air miles by bringing packaging fully in-house

MACKIE’S of Scotland has invested £250,000 in new machinery that will produce the lids for its two litre tubs of ice cream. The new machinery...

Flat wine bottle innovation scoops another top award

Garçon Wines, whose flat wine bottle was featured in Packaging Scotland, has won a top innovation prize at the inaugural Food & Drink Awards. Hosted by...

SIG confirms joint initiative to fund sustainable materials research

SIG has announced it will fund 'breakthrough' research into more sustainable materials at EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, as part of a joint initiative with...