Food & Drink

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

Trade body for drinks can manufacturers welcomes new member

TRADE body the Can Makers has welcomed a new member in the form of XSYS, part of the Flint Group. Simon Gresty, Can Makers chairman,...

Latest acquisition strengthens Berlin’s offering in spirits and wine market

BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of DiscoGlass, a supplier in the high-end spirits industry with a strong reputation in cognac. The firm said the...

Multiple embossed bottle is a real collector’s item

Designers at Beatson Clark have produced an innovative new 250ml barbecue sauce bottle which comes with four unique embossed designs, for its sister company Pont...

Stirling business designs whisky packaging to highlight sustainability and raise funds for charity

STIRLING-based Blue Box Design has produced premium whisky packaging to both highlight sustainability and raise funds for the chosen charities of record-breaking Atlantic rowers, the...

SIG confirms joint initiative to fund sustainable materials research

SIG has announced it will fund 'breakthrough' research into more sustainable materials at EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, as part of a joint initiative with...

How sensitive is your food metal detector?

By Phil Brown, Fortress Technology’s European managing director THEORETICALLY, many variables will determine the sensitivity of a food inspection metal detector. Among them the aperture...

Steel a march

Study finds nutritional values of canned vegetables are preserved A new study has claimed steel cans help protect valuable mineral nutrients in vegetables. Research carried out...
Waitrose Tub

Waitrose turns treat tub range sustainable

WAITROSE has launched new sustainable packaging for its ‘treat tubs’ range
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland

Aldi launches search for Scottish suppliers offering sustainable packaging

ALDI Scotland is searching for suppliers offering sustainable packaging solutions. The retailer is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at...

New egg packs offer ‘flexible cushioning’ to prevent breakages

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Weedon PSC has created new packs designed to protect single eggs in recipe boxes. The packaging has been developed for health-focused food...