Food & Drink

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

Selig unveils new Safe-Gard plus liners

Selig has introduced a new range of two-piece wax laminated induction liners that the firm said offers "unparalleled" packaging protection in almost all environments. The...

New labels give brand a “smooth” appearance

COVERIS has introduced a new range of labels for the popular Innocent smoothie brand. Marking a major transition for the brand, the new transparent labels...

Festival winners get a taste for cans

ALL the winners from this year's Indie Beer Can Festival are now commercially canning their beer, according to the Can Makers. Four months on from the competition,...

A striking look for bespoke paper cup

HUHTAMAKI has announced it will supply coffee machine provider iKhofi with a bespoke version of its new 9oz Sorello smooth double wall paper hot...

Lib Dems call for 5p levy on disposable coffee cups

THE Liberal Democrats want to see a 5p charge on disposable coffee cups to reduce usage. The political party said the policy builds on the success of...

Innovation key as Asda gives spirits range a fresh look

SUPERMARKET giant Asda has announced a revamp of its Extra Special spirits range as the battle for own-label spirits products hots up. The retailer's Malt Whisky, Gin and...

Iconic Coca-Cola bottle tops packaging poll

THE Coca-Cola glass bottle has been revealed as the most recognisable packaging on British shelves in a new study. A poll of 1500 Brits explored the...

RPC pots for fresh olives

European thermoformed packaging manufacturer RPC Bebo is providing multi-layer barrier pots to Croc’Frais, a French market-leader in fresh olives. The company’s lightweight 250ml pots are...

Buying by the scoop: the rise of unpackaged grocery shopping

As a business model, selling groceries loose isn’t a new- fangled approach. It’s what market stalls have done for decades. Farm shops, food cooperatives...

Firm looks to create a “new era” of flexible packaging

A new type of packaging will soon be available in the UK that could change the way we dispose of our plastics. Israeli-based sustainable packaging...