Food & Drink

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

Machinery manufacturer recognised for export success

PACKAGING machinery manufacturer Packaging Automation (PA) is celebrating after being featured in The Sunday Times Lloyds SME Export Track 100 league table for the first time. The...

Glass package redesign helps take the weight off

A regional brewer has initiated a redesign of its glass bottles to reduce the weight of its packaging and improve its environmental efficiency. Marston’s Brewery...

Cracking the code

Choosing the right coder can play a key role in a successful food packing operation, says Charles Randon, senior product manager of Linx Printing...

Brand reputation is an important part of the mix

Product consistency is vital to maintaining brand image.  Latest weighing technology can help in ensuring the right proportion of ingredients in every pack, as...

New Parkside pack takes the biscuit

Packaging solutions manufacturer Parkside has scooped a top award at the FMT Food Industry Awards. The company’s new ‘Snap & Go’ snack pack concept, created...

Kippen brewer sees benefits of canning

Scottish beer company Fallen Brewing has installed a canning line and is moving its entire range into cans. The Kippen-based craft brewer has installed an...

Flexible film supplier unveils grand opening

FLEXIBLE film supplier Wipak UK has launched a new range of bags for dried foods, featuring a laser-scored opening. The firm said it created its...

Recovering high value products helps food factories maximise returns

By Matt Hale, International Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers When processing any kind of remotely viscous food product it is inevitable that a certain amount...

Baby food success is no pot luck

RPC Superfos has claimed the convenience and barrier properties of the firm's injection moulded SuperLock polypropylene pot have proved the "ideal solution" for a new range...

Packaging Automation finds ‘Perfect’ Australian partner

PACKAGING Automation (PA) has set its sights on the Australian market after signing an exclusive agreement with Sydney-based Perfect Automation Pty Ltd to represent...