Food & Drink

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New study highlights impact of labels in drinks recycling

THE Can Makers has released new research which claims changing drinks labelling will improve recycling rates. The survey of 2,000 UK consumers, conducted in association...

Frugalpac announces partnership with Project Waterfall

FRUGALPAC has announced the launch of its partnership with water charity, Project Waterfall, through the introduction of a fully recyclable coffee cup made of...

Transcend Packaging acquires assets of BioStraw

PAPER straw manufacturing specialist Transcend Packaging has announced the acquisition of Leeds-based BioStraw Ltd’s assets. Known for biodegradable paper straw manufacturing, BioStraw will transfer its...

Campaign to tackle cup waste in Glasgow stepped up

NEW research has revealed that only 12% of single-use cup buyers in Glasgow have managed to recycle the products properly. Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful...

Port of Leith Distillery earns award recognition for gin branding

THE Port of Leith Distillery is celebrating after picking up the McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category at the Scottish Gin Awards for the...

Budweiser celebrates Sergio Ramos’ career with limited edition bottle

BUDWEISER has announced a partnership with Real Madrid and Spain captain Sergio Ramos to celebrate the defender closing in on becoming his country’s most...

Premium bottle ‘ticks all the boxes’ for Austrian brand

SKIWATER has worked with Ball Corporation to present its extended product range in Ball's Alumi-Tek bottles. Austrian brand SKIWATER now comes in three flavours: raspberry,...
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Weedon group sees i2i with retail giant

  i2i europe has been appointed to oversee the Co-op's own brand store packaging. The creative services arm of the Weedon Group of independent corrugated packaging...
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Weetabix unveils pink pack to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WEETABIX has launched a limited edition pink pack in support of Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign. The brand is donating £100,000 to the research and care...
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Alloa brewery joins recycling initiative

ALLOA-based Williams Bros. Brewing Co has joined the OneCircle project to provide a KeyKeg collection hub for breweries in central Scotland. The independent brewery is...