Food & Drink

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

RPC is top of the Christmas pots

RPC Bebo UK has supplied the plastic pots for Simpson’s of Manchester’s Christmas Puddings, being sold exclusively through Spar supermarkets for the 2014 season. Still...

New solvent barrier solution from RPC Moirans

RPC Emballages Moirans has developed a new barrier solution for its range of blow-moulded containers up to 30 litres. Providing an effective barrier against solvent-based...

Dumpling business expands thanks to Ishida

THE introduction of an Ishida multi-head weighing system has enabled Monolith Fleisch und Teigwaren to significantly increase output whilst embarking on major product enhancement and...

UK discovers nature’s secret to health and youth

A new nationwide drinks brand is looking to introduce Brits to the health benefits of aloe vera. Simplee Aloe has just launched its first...
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End-of-line investment boosts volume for drinks maker

Aetna describes how one of its clients, Sunderland-based CBL, has managed to increase production on its soft drinks bottling lines over the past couple...
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Case-erector is small and reliable

THE new Orion Speed from TMG is described as an exciting compact addition to its FormPaq range of carton-erecting systems. According to distributor Evolution Bottling...
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Diet and nutrition survey results: Scotland vs the UK

THE National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) results for Scotland have been published by FSA Scotland. This comprehensive analysis of diet and nutrition for Scotland...
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Fine fudge control

FUDGE specialist The Fudge Kitchen is using a Maxi Dispenser from Rieke Dispensing for the launch of its Drinking Fudge into the foodservice sector....
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Telling the story of gin

DESIGN agency Bluemarlin has designed packaging for the latest addition to the Warner Edwards portfolio, Victoria’s Rhubarb Gin. Available for a limited time only,...
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A dark twist for soy

First place winner of the 2014 Glass Packaging Design Competition at Michigan State University School of Packaging is the student team of Brett Boonie,...