Food & Drink

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Keeping tabs on the latest fads

In a recent report, Mintel predicted modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will reshape the food industry. Phil Brown, MD of...

Glass specialist helps meet demand as online beer sales soar

BEATSON Clark has revealed it is continuing to produce beer bottles to help breweries meet demand for glass packaging during the Covid-19 crisis. Despite pubs...

New laser coder marks ‘up to 172,000 beverage cans an hour’

MACSA ID has launched a new range of fiber lasers which the company said are designed to offer low cost of ownership and maximum...

Unilever unveils new recycled plastic Magnum tubs

UNILEVER has announced that by the end of 2020 all Magnum ice cream tubs in Europe will be made from recycled polypropylene plastic (rPP). Last...

‘Slick’ new labeller speeds up production

MINEBEA Intec has launched a new OCM labeller designed for the meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable markets.  The WPL–S is described as a manual...

McVities launches sustainable packaging in time for Christmas

MCVITIE'S Victoria selection is set to have its most sustainable packaging yet, the firm behind the biscuit brand has revealed. Pladis said the repackaged version...

Food firm targets new generation with sustainable noodle packaging

COLPAC has revealed details of its role in helping a food company reach a new generation of customers with a sustainable packaging solution for...

Walkers unveils new packaging for its core range of crisps

WALKERS has revealed a brand-new look across its core range of crisps as part of its new When life gives you potatoes, make crisps campaign. The crisp...

Beefeater London Dry Gin launches in ready to drink cans

BEEFEATER London Dry Gin is being launched in ready to drink cans in a bid to capitalise on increased outdoor socialising. The brand's parent company,...

Berry specialist opts for sustainable label solution

BERRY Gardens, a co-operative of berry growers, has worked with Coveris and supplier UPM Raflatac to deliver an 'environmentally superior material' and recycling strategy...