Food & Drink

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

Compostable polymers challenge plastics debate

What are we doing about plastic wrapped consumer goods? With the use of polypropylene films under attack, sales and marketing director Tony McDonald of...

Squeezy does it for new range of sauces

A Greek food manufacturer has opted for RPC Corby's 900g Euro Squeeze multilayer polypropylene bottle for a new range of sauces. Provil SA plumped for the bottle...

Deposit return system for drinks containers announced for England

THE UK Government has announced plans for a deposit return system in a bid to crack down on plastic pollution and increase recycling rates...

Sculpting software helps achieve stylish makeover

BEATSON Clark has used technology to provide a makeover to the Very Lazy range of ready-chopped ingredients. The glass manufacturer revealed it had used the...

New concept is ‘tops’ for food-to-go sector

WK Thomas has launched a new concept in food-to-go eating to reflect changing UK consumer habits. The Topper-Pod features two components that keep food and...

Double award joy for Huhtamaki

HUHTAMAKI has celebrated a double triumph at the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) awards. The firm, working in collaboration with Ace UK (Ace Hygiene Supplies) were joint...

ULMA equipment tipped to be the “talk of the show” at Foodex 2018

ULMA Packaging has vowed to deliver an "exceptional equipment line-up" at Foodex 2018. The firm will be showcasing its latest fill and seal technology at...

“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...

GPI helps bring “authentic taste of the British chip shop” to North America

GRAPHIC Packaging International (GPI) has announced it has created a range of "British-inspired" frozen fish packs for the Young’s Seafood North American market. Young’s Seafood...

Bakers Basco steps up efforts to recover bread baskets

Bakers Basco is on a mission to help charities return bread baskets to their rightful homes. The business, which owns and licences a pool of baskets...