Food & Drink

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

Celebration Packaging survey

Survey highlights consumer confusion around disposal of packaging

A survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has highlighted the importance of certified recyclable or compostable packaging to consumers. 61% of...
YPS packaging line

New packaging line is instant success for food production firm

AN instant noodle meal producer has been able to speed up its operation and uncover savings in wrapping materials after investing in a new...
Iceland beef mince

Iceland launches vacuum packs for beef and pork mince

ICELAND Foods is to introduce vacuum packaging across its full range of beef and pork mince products in a bid to increase shelf-life and...
Mushrooms

Aldi trials new packaging on fruit and vegetable lines

ALDI is to trial the removal of pulp trays and punnets from the packaging of several of its fruit and vegetable lines. Changes include the...
ULMA FR200 flow pack

Flow pack solution ‘transforms’ luxury confectionery firm’s packaging operations

ULMA Packaging has explained how its FR200 flow pack solution has 'transformed' Bon Bon’s Wholesale’s packaging operations. Founded in 2007, Bon Bon’s Wholesale is based...
Tray

Cepac completes £20m investment plan

CEPAC has continued to enhance its operations following the completion of a £20 million three-year investment plan. In the most recent part of the project,...
Cocktail box

Cocktail brand partners with Saxon Packaging to create new gift hamper range

PIMENTAE has partnered with Saxon Packaging to create a new gift hamper range for its cocktails. Three hamper boxes have been created to showcase the...
Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined wrap by James Cropper

‘First of its kind’ Bruichladdich wrap earns James Cropper triple award nomination

James Cropper has been shortlisted in three categories in this year’s Pentawards as a result of the firm's work for Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined range,...
Zotefoams ReZorce

Dutch courage as ‘once-in-a-generation’ carton innovation moves a step closer

Packaging Scotland's Craig Quirie reports from Amsterdam, where Croydon-based Zotefoams provided an update on the commercialisation of its ‘once-in-a-generation’ packaging innovation, which is set...
Ishida weighers

Ishida weighers help brand secure a niche in pasta market

ISHIDA has revealed how the firm's multi-head weighing technology has enabled a Swiss pasta manufacturer to cope with both growing sales and a move...