Food & Drink

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

Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers

NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging. Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...

Diageo confirms paper-based bottle trial for Baileys

DIAGEO has revealed plans to trial paper-based packaging for Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur. In partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle...

Mondi and Meurer team up on new paper packaging solution

MONDI has created a new secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks. The new solution, TrayWrap, is made with Mondi’s Advantage...

How robots are set to shape the future of food manufacturing

By Paul Carter, sales manager system automation – robotics, FANUC UK FOR decades, robots have been helping to increase production efficiency, improve quality and consistency,...

Smith & McLaurin unveils recyclable mono-material wine glass tag

RENFREWSHIRE-based label stock solutions specialist Smith & McLaurin has announced the launch of the 'newly improved' Eco Form following its successful passage through recyclability...

Trappist brewery launches new beer in Beatson Clark bottle

THE UK’s only Trappist brewery has released a second beer which is now on sale in a bottle designed and manufactured by glass specialist...

Shortbread packs feature ‘minimalist’ approach to brand storytelling

LEEDS-based FACER. Progressive Printed Packaging has revealed how a 'minimalist' approach to brand storytelling was taken in the creation of packaging for Reids of...

Self-sealing cap aims to advance hygienic milk dispensing

Liquibox has announced the launch of the Liquibox Universal Self-Sealing Cap, in response to growing demand for closed dairy dispensing systems in the foodservice...

PP-based mono-material gives Mondi another slice of sustainable packaging

MONDI has collaborated with Scan Sverige to create a polypropylene (PP) based mono-material packaging, that is designed for recycling. Scan Sverige has over a century of...

Ultra-thin lidding film proves a Heck of a solution

SMALL batch sausage and burger producer Heck sausages has selected ultra-thin lidding film LIDTEC SOFT 200, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), to protect...