Food & Drink

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

New report urges 25p coffee cup levy

THE Environmental Audit Committee has urged the UK Government to introduce a 25p levy on disposable coffee cups and for all coffee cups to...

Street food packaging concept earns student top prize

A young student has taken the top honours in a national packaging design competition after creating a new packaging concept for the booming street...

Foodex 2018 on course to be ‘biggest and best yet’

FOODEX, the biennial trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, will return to the NEC Birmingham from April 16-18...

Huhtamaki reveals ‘first of its kind’ recycling scheme for paper cups

Huhtamaki has announced plans for a 'first of its kind' recycling initiative for used paper coffee cups in the UK. The manufacturer of packaging products for...

Design of rare wartime whisky sets the Gold standard

MALT whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail took Gold in the Scotch whisky category of The Spirits Design Masters 2017. The design was conceived for...

DS Smith designs award-winning corrugated Christmas calendars

Corrugated packaging supplier DS Smith UK has partnered with an online wine retailer to design award-winning wine and beer advent calendars. DS Smith’s packaging division...

Fresh look for Proseal site

TRAY sealing firm Proseal has unveiled a new-look website, described as being designed to help visitors identify the best solution for their sealing needs. The...

Port Glasgow firm in the frame for awards double

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has announced it has been shortlisted in two categories of the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards. The firm is in contention...

Yoghurt pots aim to create maximum shelf-impact

FRENCH dairy producer Duo Lozère has turned to RPC Bebo Bouxwiller to provide packaging for the firm's organic yoghurts and fromage blanc. The 125cc thermoformed...

“Robust and durable” pack helps beer calendar spread Christmas cheer

Antalis Packaging has helped an Edinburgh-based online alcoholic drinks retailer spread some Christmas cheer with the launch of its 'Canvent' calendar, featuring 24 330ml...