Food & Drink

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

Fresh look for Darnley’s Gin ahead of Fife distillery move

DARNLEY’S View Gin has announced a raft of changes - including brand new packaging - as the brand embarks on a “milestone” year. Launched in...

Perfecting the craft in Croatia

BALL has helped introduce canned craft beer to the Croatian market after teaming up with local brewer Garden Brewery to produce new packaging for its...

Acquisition adds to Tetra Pak’s cheese technology portfolio

Tetra Pak has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Johnson Industries International, a manufacturer of equipment and lines to produce mozzarella cheese. Tetra Pak said the...

Collapsible crate range earns top international award

KINROSS-based Exporta Global's best-selling F-Crate range has won a prestigious WorldStar Packaging Award. Exporta is the sole UK supplier of the collapsible crate range, which has...

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...