Food & Drink

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ULMA Packaging UK scoops Border Biscuits service provider award

ULMA Packaging UK has revealed its ability to adapt its packaging machinery service offering to meet pandemic-influenced working conditions has seen the company honoured...

Irn-Bru announces new 100% recycled packaging

IRN-BRU maker AG Barr has announced that all of its soft drink consumer multipacks are to be wrapped in 100% recycled shrink wrap by...

New study highlights support for beverage cans

A new study has revealed that more than 75% of respondents said they would choose the beverage can over other packaging formats once they...

New labelling legislation for pre-packed for direct sale foods

FOOD businesses in Scotland will be required to include additional allergen labelling on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods under new legislation. The new rules...

Pancake Day plastic packaging takes a battering at Sainsbury’s

SAINSBURY'S has announced that it has reduced plastic packaging in its Pancake Day range by 86%. It comes as the supermarket introduces new widely-recycled pancake...

UKRI launches £16m funding competition for large scale packaging projects

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the opening of a new £16 million funding competition for large-scale plastic packaging projects. The demonstrator projects rounds...

Ten year old ‘overjoyed’ to see his design on limited edition McCain packaging

MCCAIN Foods has announced a £1 million pledge over the next three years to support the Family Fund's goal to provide 150,000 grants and...

Sustainable cartonboard solution unveiled for fresh produce

PAPER-based specialist Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a cartonboard solution for fresh produce. The carton is said to offer an eco-friendly option for a...

Co-op hails new Easter egg packaging as ‘positive step’ for industry

PLASTIC packaging is to be removed from Co-op Food Easter eggs, the convenience retailer has announced. It said that the removal of the plastic inner...

Absolut Vodka launches inclusivity bottle

ABSOLUT Vodka has released a limited edition vodka bottle which aims to encourage inclusivity. Produced by Ardagh Group, the frosted blue glass bottle features an...