Food & Drink

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

VFFS solution delivers “quick payback”

ULMA Packaging has launched a new vertical form fill and seal system (VFFS) that the firm claims can "transform" the packing of fresh herbs...

Roar of approval for Lisbon Lions pack initiative

CELTIC fans can have limited-edition 'Lisbon Lions' packs of Magners delivered to their homes thanks to a "first-of-its-kind" partnership for C&C Group, the owners...

New pot blends the old with the new

Tri-Star Packaging has unveiled a 'game-changing' next-generation food-to-go pot. The JARR is said to combine an 'industry-first shape' and high-technology performance with a 'wistful nod...

Manufacturer puts some colour into outer packaging

WAVEGRIP is hoping to help drink producers stand out from the crowd after announcing the availability of its can carriers in a range of...

Edinburgh Gin gives fruit liqueurs a makeover

EDINBURGH Gin has introduced a fresh look for its fruit gin liqueurs. The new bottles, hand-blown by artisan glassmakers in Italy, feature an embossed logo...

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...