Food & Drink

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

L-R: Young Spirits founders Alex Harrison and John Ferguson

Edinburgh bottling business recognised for positive workplace culture

EDINBURGH-based bottling business Young Spirits has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most loved companies to work for in a global awards initiative. The...
Racking system

That’s the spirit: Fife cask dealership firm invests in advanced racking system

CASK dealership business Spiritfilled has announced a six-figure investment in an advanced racking system at its flagship bonded warehouse in Fife. Located in the rolling...
Person holding M&S ready meal over basket

Marks & Spencer to trial ‘first-to-market’ ready meal tray

MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to trial a paper fibre alternative ready meal tray on its 'fan favourite' Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala. Due to the...
Aerial of new bottle machines

New Lucozade bottles unveiled following £6.3m investment

SUNTORY Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles The bottles will now feature a...
Man holding two coffee cups with sustainable lids

Faerch launches rPET hot drinking lid

FAERCH has introduced a recycled PET hot drinking lid, which is designed to provide a circular solution for the coffee and beverage industries. By switching...

Starbucks unveils ‘most exciting’ iteration of its takeaway cup yet

STARBUCKS has launched what it says is the 'most exciting' iteration of its iconic white cup yet in Europe. An 'extensive' R&D effort and 'significant'...
Shopper holding mince meat trays

Metsä and Amcor to develop moulded fibre-based food pack solutions

Metsä Group and Amcor have announced a collaboration to develop three-dimensional moulded fibre packaging solutions with lidding and liner for a variety of food...
Eggs in carton

Prosecutions made after discovery of fake best before dates on eggs

A number of prosecutions have been made after an investigation by the Animal and Plant Health Agency found a number of individuals and companies...
Drinks can

Research highlights growing awareness of drink cans sustainability benefits

NEW research has revealed over 65% of UK consumers believe cans are the most circular drink packaging format. The study, commissioned by Can Makers UK,...
DS Smith Carlsberg packaging

DS Smith celebrates double triumph at Excellence in Flexography Awards 2025

DS Smith is celebrating after winning two accolades at the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Awards 2025. The awards are hosted by the...