Food & Drink

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

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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...
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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...
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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...
Re-water

Aluminium bottled water brand wins King’s Award for Enterprise

SUSTAINABLE aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has secured a King’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in innovation. Launched in 2021, Re:Water has sold over 10...
Top Up Taps

Scottish Water initiative marks milestone with 15 million plastic bottles saved

SCOTTISH Water has announced that its network of Top Up Taps has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 15 million plastic...