Food & Drink

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

QR codes help Manchester gin maker show carbon footprint of bottles

THE Label Makers has worked with The Spirit of Manchester Distillery to relabel its existing small-batch Manchester Gin - Signature. The move comes as part...

Understanding brand DNA is key to business growth

Chris White, founder and managing director of brand design specialists This Way Up, who have an office in Glasgow, tells Packaging Scotland how to...

New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems

NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability. The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...

Recyclability boost for baby food pouches

BABY food company Ella’s Kitchen has announced that 73% of its pouches will be fully recyclable at kerbside by the end of 2024. The pledge...

Packaging supplier conjures up spooky design

BOXMART has delivered a new design for Marston’s Hobgoblin beer brand to mark Halloween. The packaging supplier has created a 7ft advent calendar-style haunted house with...

Trade body for drinks can manufacturers welcomes new member

TRADE body the Can Makers has welcomed a new member in the form of XSYS, part of the Flint Group. Simon Gresty, Can Makers chairman,...

“Versatile” PET keg unveiled by Petainer

PETAINER has launched its new petainerKeg Hybrid PET keg, described as offering "universal filling, excellent handling, safety and sustainability benefits". The firm revealed it has...

SIG unveils new ‘on-the-go’ carton bottle

SIG has launched a new on-the-go small-size carton pack, described as offering the convenience of a plastic bottle and the sustainability benefits of cartons. SIG...

Coffee shops urged to switch to fully recyclable cups

A petition calling on UK coffee shops to review their current paper cup suppliers has reached over 5,000 signatures ahead of World Environment Day. The...

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...