Food & Drink

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

SodaStream carton bottles

SodaStream opts for SIG Dome carton bottles

SPARKLING water specialist SodaStream has chosen the SIG Dome 500ml carton bottle for its new Apple Schorlen-Mix and Grape Schorlen-Mix syrups. The move marks SodaStream’s entry...
Barbara Russell Scott

New Edinburgh hub evokes the spirit of innovation

AN Edinburgh-based bottling specialist has tipped its new innovation hub to help shape the future of spirits packaging in Scotland. Young Spirits launched its new...
Guala Closures facility in Gartcosh

Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector

Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...
Spirits bottle featuring spray decoration

Spray decoration service helps brands to stand out

BEATSON Clark has responded to growing demand for customisation within the spirits sector by launching a spray decoration service. The firm, which has been making...

Sales aplenty at PPMA Total Show 2025

SALES and partnerships being agreed on stands appear to have made a comeback at the PPMA Total Show 2025, with exhibitors hailing the event...
Corrugated cardboard display of beer

DS Smith helps create ‘visually striking’ POS display to promote beer brand

DS Smith has worked with the Carlsberg Group to develop a 'visually striking and fully recyclable' display solution as part of the strategic launch...

JD Wetherspoon faces £2.4m extended producer responsibility costs

EXTENDED producer responsibility tax is to cost JD Wetherspoon £2.4 million in the current year, the pub group has revealed in its annual accounts. The...
The Distillers One of One logo

McLaren Packaging Group returns as sponsor of The Distillers One of One charity auction

MCLAREN Packaging Group is returning as a programme sponsor of the third edition of The Distillers One of One charity auction. Taking place this Friday...
Thermoformed packaging

Macpac achieves BRCGS AA accreditation for seventh year in a row

MACPAC has announced it has achieved AA grade for the seventh year running from the BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials in a recent...
Carling cans

Carling to hide retro cans in packs

CARLING is to mark 32 years of supporting British football by hiding 1,000 limited-edition retro cans inside promotional packs. Designed to take fans back to...