Food & Drink

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

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A real hero for ‘Hero’

Popular juice brand now available in the combidome carton bottle August 2014. Nothing suits a real ‘hero’ better than superhero packaging. So well-established Dutch company...
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Food industry prepares for EU allergen labelling rules

NEW EU regulations on food allergen labelling come into effect in 13 December 2014, part of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU) No....
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Labour MEP defends traffic light labelling

THE UK’s voluntary “traffic light” system of food labelling is being investigated by the European Commission in the wake of complaints from several member...
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Lager drinkers seek a new experience

GROLSCH is launching a new way of drinking lager in Romania – ‘The Jar’. The novel and creative packaging will attract experience-seeking consumers and...
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Seeking a clear view of transparency

Transparent packaging for ready meals must set up and realise consumer expectations or risk failure, according to customer insight agency Engage Research. A new range...
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Paper firms vie for mineral oil mastery

Various materials are coming on the market to support mineral oil barrier functionality in food packaging manufactured from recycled paper. WIDELY held expectations of EU...
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Portable rosé is in the bag

IN cooperation with Smurfit Kappa, Vignerons Catalans has launched its rosé wine Ville Soleil in Pouch-Up® packaging of 1.5 litres. This type of packaging meets...
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Why the U.S. canned tomato market requires a bold change

Canned tomatoes are currently facing hard times on the US market. As a consumer commodity which at present is sold mainly in food metal cans,...
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Best-selling brands sign up with SIG Combibloc

New customer in Brazil: Sabe opts for filling technology from SIG Combibloc Brazilian dairy company Sabe Alimentos Ltda is opting for the filling technology from...
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Beverage manufacturers shift focus with changes in consumption habits

Enjoy without regret – drinkable snacks as a trendy alternative to chocolate and muesli bars They are certainly not just sweet or salty. The variety of...