Food & Drink

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

Study shows almost half of alcohol brands voluntarily carry calorie information on labels

ALMOST half (46%) of alcoholic drinks from 'leading' UK brands carry calorie information on labels, an alcohol trade group has revealed. Portman Group carried out...

2024 FPA Awards winners announced

THE winners of the 2024 Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Brighton. More than 450 FPA members and their...

Sector urged to help drive closed loop food packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a specialist in recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, has revealed it is celebrating the second year of its kp...
Hugo Beck packaging line

Instant success: new packaging line helps noodle provider triple capacity

HORIZONTAL packaging solutions manufacturer Hugo Beck has revealed how it helped an instant noodle meal producer enhance its operation through the implementation of its servo...

Madrí launches limited-edition packs in ‘eye-catching’ design

MOLSON Coors Beverage Company has launched packs of Madrí Excepcional in a limited-edition design as part of a new on-pack promotion. Featuring 'eye-catching' festival-themed illustrations...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...

Foodex visitors set to witness ‘incredible developments’ after five-year hiatus

FOLLOWING a five-year hiatus, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns to the NEC, Birmingham next month (April 24-26) as part of the UK Food & Drink...
Drinks can

Research highlights growing awareness of drink cans sustainability benefits

NEW research has revealed over 65% of UK consumers believe cans are the most circular drink packaging format. The study, commissioned by Can Makers UK,...
Martin Kersh

FPA warns of ‘widespread disregard’ for single-use plastic legislation

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has called for stronger enforcement on 'loopholes and breaches' of single-use plastic (SUP) bans. The organisation said 'widespread disregard' for...

New study highlights demand for sustainable drinks packaging

NEW research from Ball Corporation has revealed that today’s environmentally-conscious consumers expect more from packaging, with brands increasingly being judged on their green credentials. According to the...