Food & Drink

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

Big names gear up for Foodex 2018

FINAL preparations are underway for Foodex 2018, which returns to the NEC Birmingham from April 16-18. More than 500 processing, packaging and logistics suppliers will...

New cup ‘Turns’ up the heat

RPC Bebo has revealed it has teamed up with German tool producer Marbach to create a "unique" new thermoformed screw closure system. Called “Turner”, the...

McLaren Packaging becomes a member of Scotland Food & Drink

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has joined Scotland Food & Drink, a not-for-profit organisation created to help guide firms towards increased profitability. McLaren’s core business is...

Speakers to debate the big issues at Foodex 2018

THE speaker line-up has been confirmed for Foodex 2018, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from April 16-18. The trade event for the food...

Compostable polymers challenge plastics debate

What are we doing about plastic wrapped consumer goods? With the use of polypropylene films under attack, sales and marketing director Tony McDonald of...

Squeezy does it for new range of sauces

A Greek food manufacturer has opted for RPC Corby's 900g Euro Squeeze multilayer polypropylene bottle for a new range of sauces. Provil SA plumped for the bottle...

Deposit return system for drinks containers announced for England

THE UK Government has announced plans for a deposit return system in a bid to crack down on plastic pollution and increase recycling rates...

Sculpting software helps achieve stylish makeover

BEATSON Clark has used technology to provide a makeover to the Very Lazy range of ready-chopped ingredients. The glass manufacturer revealed it had used the...

New concept is ‘tops’ for food-to-go sector

WK Thomas has launched a new concept in food-to-go eating to reflect changing UK consumer habits. The Topper-Pod features two components that keep food and...

Double award joy for Huhtamaki

HUHTAMAKI has celebrated a double triumph at the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) awards. The firm, working in collaboration with Ace UK (Ace Hygiene Supplies) were joint...