Food & Drink

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AR packs help Scots to enjoy ‘virtual’ Burns supper during lockdown

SCOTS can enjoy a 'virtual' Burns supper this year thanks to a new augmented reality (AR) pack which beams a kilted host reciting the ‘Address...

Brupac unveils new recyclable in-cup drinks packaging solution

IN-CUP drinks specialist Brupac has announced it is to use Greiner Packaging's K3 cardboard-plastic packaging for its 12oz in-cup drinks range. The firm said that...

Tackling food waste woes on the factory floor

By Charlie Graham, European sales manager, Sparc Systems AN estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – causing immense financial, ethical...

Collaboration to industrialise the production of paper bottles

STORA Enso and Pulpex have collaborated to industrialise the production of paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp. Pulpex, the sustainable packaging technology...

New initiative to create football pitches from crisp packets

CRISP maker Lays has partnered with the UEFA Foundation to create football pitches from empty crisp packets. The firm expects up to five Lay's RePlay...

Angus berry supplier makes 100% recycled material punnet switch

ARBROATH-based Angus Soft Fruits has announced plans to remove over 150 tonnes of single-use plastic over the next 12 months by switching to 100%...

Isle of Harris Distillery unveils gift set with updated unboxing experience

THE Isle of Harris Distillery has launched a redesign of their gift set in a bid to 'further enhance the distillery storytelling and unboxing...

Glass specialist ‘Voices’ approval for new limited edition vodka bottle

ARDAGH Glass has revealed its work in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which contains 80% recycled glass content. Ardagh's product design team worked...

Design benefits of new jar are stacking up

BERRY Global has unveiled a new stackable jar which the firm claims offers a 'valuable space saving solution' on shelves, through e-commerce channels, and...

New Sealed Air food packaging tipped to help enhance recyclability

SEALED Air has launched two new eco BDF films designed for compatibility with both LDPE mechanical recycling and chemical recycling processes. The new range includes...