Food & Drink

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

IML enters new growth phase

In-mould labelling (IML) may be well known in injection moulding. However, the reasons for investing in it have evolved and are not always so...

The key to optimised OEE

Jana Meier, marketing team leader product inspection & head of marketing checkweighing, Mettler-Toledo, discusses the benefits of checkweighers. MANUFACTURERS face the challenges of managing costs...

Beatson Clark creates embossed bottle for Irish Meadow

BEATSON Clark has created a new bottle for Halewood International's popular Irish Meadow product. Available in some leading supermarkets, Irish Meadow is a drink based...

Indie Beer Can Festival returns for 2016

The Indie Beer Can Festival: 2016, the world’s first UK and Eire-wide competition to crown the very best independent beer in cans, is back by...

RPC Superfos at the double

Two pack innovations from RPC Superfos have been awarded Scanstars in the annual Nordic packaging competition. RPC Superfos has been recognised for its EasySnackingâ„¢ pot...

A ‘fresh’ approach to cooked meats packaging

Macfarlane Labels has joined forces with Greene Farm Foods to launch a new, easy open & re-closable labelling system across their range of cooked...

Permeability Analyser validates barrier performance of packaging films

Coveris manufacture flexible and rigid packaging that adds real value to products such as fresh and frozen food products by optimising its protection, freshness...

Packaging Automation show off energy electric tray sealers at PPMA

At PPMA 2015 Packaging Automation will be exhibiting completely electric flexible tray sealers designed to seal film, foil or board lids to plastic, foil...

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...

‘Cheers’ to the start of rugby World Cup!

With the Rugby World Cup kicking off on 18 September, venues will be filling up with fans ready to back their favourite team in...