Food & Drink

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Port Glasgow business helps firms reduce carbon footprint

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has proved its green credentials by securing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation. The firm, which specialises in whisky packaging, said the...

KM Packaging launches new lidding film

KM Packaging Services has launched a new lidding film created specifically for “demanding” applications. The new KPeel Flex Pet film offers enhanced seal integrity and...

Breathable film scoops top award

A breathable film created by RPC bpi protec has been named winner of a top sustainability award. The X-Hance film scooped the gong in the...

Green credentials bring cost savings to food firm

A Scottish food manufacturer has saved a reported £375,000 per year following a raft of improvements in its environmental measures, including savings on packaging. Farne...

Metal detectors the ‘natural choice’ for Britain’s food-on-the-go SMEs

By Phil Brown, European sales director at Fortress Technology ACCORDING to statistics gathered by DEFRA for the annual Food Statistics Pocketbook, SMEs in the UK...

Peebles bottling firm gears up for expansion

PROVIDER of bottling and packaging solutions Evolution BPS is set to further expand its team this year by taking on its first engineering apprentice. The...

Thomas Hardy enhance labelling offering

ADVERTORIAL Thomas Hardy have been one of the most versatile contract bottlers for several years, handling some of the brand leading Beers, Ciders and Soft...

Summer prizes up for grabs with new Tennent’s promo pack

TENNENT'S Lager has announced a new on-pack promotion offering consumers the opportunity to win a variety of prizes. The competition is part of the brand’s...

Wipak takes ‘Direct’ action with new technology

THE Wipak Group has launched a new digital printing concept in response to the food sector’s growing demand for more processing agility. The firm said...

Beatson Clark makes mini Vimto bottles for Middle East market

British soft drink Vimto has been made available to consumers in the Middle East in special miniature bottles designed and manufactured by UK glass...