Food & Drink

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

Sainsbury’s launches plastic-free avocado packaging

SAINSBURY'S is to trial a switch of its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper. The plastic-free avocado packaging consists of paper with...
LVF Packaging

Manufacturer urges industry-wide adoption of clear rPET mono

LVF Packaging is urging the packaging industry to adopt clear rPET mono as the manufacturing material of choice for all trays in order to...

Walker’s Shortbread celebrates Lunar New Year with bespoke packaging

WALKER'S Shortbread has launched new packaging for its bestselling Twin-pack of Fingers in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The move comes in partnership with...
Colpac Tower Trays

Colpac to showcase latest food packaging innovations at Birmingham exhibition

COLPAC will be showcasing its paperboard food packaging, including its recently launched Tower Trays and Stagione Light ranges at Packaging Innovations next month. Visitors to...

Waitrose launches new label to help shoppers eat 30 plants a week

WAITROSE is to use a new 'plant varieties' logo on its packs in a bid to help shoppers eat the recommended 30 plants a...
Rachael Satchwell. Domino Printing Sciences

Sustainable collaboration in food and beverage manufacturing

By Rachael Satchwell, global food sector manager, Domino Printing Sciences Working towards a circular economy is critical to global sustainability. This means embracing a food...
Packamama secures grant to innovate sustainable packaging for Australian wines

Packamama secures grant funding to innovate sustainable wine packaging

SUSTAINABLE wine packaging innovator Packamama has secured a $100,000 feasibility grant from the Australian Government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), Renewables...
Morro Coating recyclability report

New research raises concerns over festive season plastic waste

MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has claimed food service and takeaway brands have a responsibility to replace 'hidden and harmful' plastics in 2025. The firm has...
Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix

Stand-up pouches help deliver sweet success for adult snack range

FLEXIBLE packaging specialist Korozo Group has collaborated with Zertus UK & Ireland on the development of new stand-up pouches for a Baileys snack range. Baileys...
Cartonpack Group and FIMAT

Cartonpack Group acquires majority stake in FIMAT

CARTONPACK Group, a provider of multi-material food packaging, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in FIMAT, a producer of cardboard packaging for...