Food & Drink

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

Asda cuts plastic with new vacuum-pack mince packaging

ASDA is to switch its Just Essentials beef mince from plastic tray packaging to a flexible plastic film alternative. The supermarket said that the new vacuum pack...

Appetite Creative builds connected packaging for Asahi Beverages Philippines

GOODDAY has partnered with Appetite Creative to build a 'fun and interactive' connected packaging experience. The new packaging for the milk drink, owned by Asahi...

Absolut Vodka and Sprite partner to launch ready-to-drink cocktail

ABSOLUT Vodka's 'iconic' bottle shape has been put front and centre on the packs of a new ready-to-drink (RTD) Absolut Vodka and Sprite cocktail. The...

M&S reduces plastic in its café sandwich packs by 79%

MARKS & Spencer has introduced new recyclable paper packaging across its range of sandwiches and toasties available in its cafés. Launching this month, the M&S...

Coca-Cola trials removing labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles

LABELS are to be temporarily removed from Sprite on-the-go bottles as part of Coca-Cola's trial of 'label-less' packaging. The pilot will see labels on single...

Berry launches new ‘game-changing’ reusable tableware range

BERRY Global has launched its new reusable tableware range to help the food service industry meet demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The launch comes in...

Coca-Cola celebrates ‘perfect pairing’ with on-pack promotion

COCA-Cola packs are to feature QR codes that, once scanned, will give consumers the chance to win a series of pizza-related prizes. The Love Pizza? Win...

Antalis signs binding agreement to acquire Pakella

ANTALIS has announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pakella, a specialist in the distribution and manufacturing of industrial and food packaging...

Xampla secures funding boost to advance production of plant-based materials

XAMPLA has completed a funding round raising $7 million, which will be used to advance production of the UK company’s biodegradable, plant-based materials as...

Craft peanut butter brand makes the switch to bespoke glass jars

A UK peanut butter brand has switched to a bespoke glass jar designed and manufactured by Beatson Clark. Described as ‘the Champagne of peanut butters’,...