Food & Drink

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

Irn-Bru launches cocktail in RTD cans

THE first official Irn-Bru ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail can has been launched in a new partnership between 'Scotland's other national drink' and Funkin Cocktails. The launch...
Shutterstock. Disposable cup

25p disposable cup charge ‘won’t create lasting change’

People across Scotland are being asked their views on the potential introduction of a minimum charge on single-use cups. The Scottish Government is currently...
UPM Raflatac wine labels

Consumers raise a glass to sustainable labelling

Stefano Pistoni, senior manager, business development, wine & spirits and beverage, at UPM Raflatac discusses how producers can create stylish yet sustainable labels that...
Graphic Packaging tomato packs

Study takes a fresh look at tomato punnet trays

Jackie D’Ambrosio, senior manager, business development at Graphic Packaging, explores the benefits of cartonboard in keeping tomatoes fresh CONSUMER preference for more environmentally responsible packaging,...

Sainsbury’s moves lamb mince range to vacuum packs

SAINSBURY'S has announced that it is switching its entire fresh lamb mince range from plastic tray packaging to a vacuum-packed alternative. The supermarket said the...
Quality Street

‘First-of-its-kind’ Quality Street tub unveiled ahead of Christmas

A 'first-of-its-kind' paper Quality Street tub is to hit the shelves of Tesco in a new trial by Nestlé. More than 200,000 of the paper...
Celebration Packaging's EnviroWare range

EnviroWare hot drinks cups certified as 100% recyclable

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced that its EnviroWare bamboo fibre double wall hot drink cups and double wall Leaf 2 hot drink cups are now also...
Ardagh lightweight range of standard wine bottles.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe launches lightweight wine bottle range

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has introduced a new lightweight range of standard wine bottles. Produced in Germany for the European market, the 750ml Bordeaux and Schlegel...
Diageo Everpour trials

Diageo trials new keg and integrated bottle dispense system

DIAGEO has announced the trial of Everpour, a new keg and integrated bottle dispense system, initially with vodka brand Smirnoff at selected bars in...

i2r launches new premium food service range

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has announced the launch of its new range of premium trays. Designed specifically for the foodservice industry, the...