Food & Drink

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

Recycled paper wine bottle launched

A new paper wine bottle has been launched, which has been described as the biggest innovation for wine and spirits since the launch of the...

New multi-pack solution offers sustainability and functionality benefits

WAVEGRIP has announced the launch of a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans featuring over 50% recycled plastic. Recyclable with polyethylene (PE) film collection...

New system proves to be a piece of cake

KENSAL Handling Systems has revealed details of a recent project to install an end of line palletising system for a cake manufacturer. The system,...

Edinburgh manufacturer earns recognition for growth

EDINBURGH-headquartered Vegware has been ranked 75th in this year’s Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list of Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales. The manufacturer of compostable cups,...

New labelling legislation for pre-packed for direct sale foods

FOOD businesses in Scotland will be required to include additional allergen labelling on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods under new legislation. The new rules...

New group vows to reinforce standards for paper straws

A number of stakeholders from across the paper straw supply chain have founded a new charter of trust for compliance standards relating to all...

Hellmann’s confirms switch to 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles

HELLMANN'S has announced it has started moving its full ‘squeezy’ range in the UK to bottles made with 100% post-consumer recycled PET plastic. The Unilever...

Innis & Gunn unveils new clear packs to showcase ‘vibrant’ beer

NEW clear packs have been unveiled for two Innis & Gunn ranges as the brewer looks to showcase the 'vibrant and varied' colours of...

Sealed Air unveils recyclable shrink packaging solution

SEALED Air has developed a recyclable shrink packaging solution to help food companies meet their environmental aspirations. The CRYOVAC standard presentation shrink bag and shrinkable...

‘Game-changing’ thermoforming solution launched for food processors

SEALED Air has announced it has created a new thermoforming packaging solution said to defy the traditionally thick and heavy properties of THF materials. Designed...