Food & Drink

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

EasiFreeze Water Ice Pack

Cold chain decisions in 2025: trends and predictions for food and drink manufacturers

By Colin Rowland, MD of Hydropac, a leader in cold chain packaging solutions committed to sustainability and innovation As we move into 2025, the food...
TSA 400

ULMA unveils latest automatic traysealing innovation

ULMA Packaging has introduced its latest automatic traysealing innovation - the TSA 400. Designed to integrate into low-to-medium production environments, the TSA 400 is said...
i2r and Greencore partnership

Foil tray manufacturer secures supply agreement with Greencore

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has secured an exclusive supply agreement with food producer Greencore. Greencore specialises in producing chilled, ambient and frozen...
MCC Group

MCC Group doubles production capability for PP/EVOH trays

DUMBARTON-based retail food packaging specialist MCC Group has announced it has implemented a new supply chain for high volumes of PP/EVOH/PP barrier trays, which...
Vilsund Blue A/S packaging

DS Smith provides fibre-based solution for Danish seafood specialist

DS Smith has announced it is replacing plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard. The move is being made in collaboration with Danish-based producer...

Frylight reduces bottle weight by 9% in carbon cutting move

FRYLIGHT has announced that it has reduced the weight of its bottle by 9% in a move set to lower the one calorie cooking...
University of Strathclyde cans turned into art

Used cans at University of Strathclyde recycled into artwork

USED drinks cans at the University of Strathclyde have been repurposed into a piece of art as part of a project to encourage people...
Waitrose store

Waitrose shopper survey reveals desire for food with a story

SHOPPERS are increasingly looking for food with a story, the Waitrose Food and Drink Report 2024 has revealed. The retailer surveyed over 3,200 of its...
Ishida IX-GN-2444-S

Ishida x-ray solution helps cheese producer maintain quality and safety

AN Ishida IX-GN-2444-S x-ray inspection system is helping to ensure Polish cheese specialist Mleczarnia ‘Turek’ Dairy's products are leaving the factory free from potential...
Alex Adda

Flat wine bottle innovator scoops recycled content accolade

FLAT wine bottle specialist Packamama has received the Recycled Content Award at the 2024 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Annual Awards. The firm said the...