Food & Drink

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

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...

“Striking” citrus jar tipped to shake up sector

ARDAGH has teamed up with a family-owned jam and marmalade company to produce a "striking" new citrus jar. Duerr’s managing director, Mark Duerr, gave Ardagh’s...

RPC provides spooky sweets bucket

RPC Superfos supplied a Danish confectionary producer with a container for a Halloween trick-or-treat bucket. Carletti opted for the UniPak container for its "attractive design and usefulness...

Beverage cans hailed as “perfect packaging format” for chocolate

CAN specialist Ball has designed a new 330ml aluminium can for Belgian chocolate brand Ovidias. Ovidias is said to be the only company to package...

Glass offers solution to whisky challenges

By Paul McLavin, marketing and business development lead, O-I UK CHANGE is rife in the Scotch whisky market and glass packaging is playing a crucial role...

Yes we can!

Chris Williams, brewer at Alloa-based Williams Bros Brewing Co, tells Packaging Scotland why it’s time to end the “stigma” over canned beer and embrace...

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...