Food & Drink

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

Rio Soft Drinks launches original tropical drink in 1.5l bottle

RIO Soft Drinks is launching its original tropical drink in a 1.5 litre bottle in a bid to tap into the 'surge' in popularity...

Sainsbury’s unveils new own-brand steak packaging

SAINSBURY'S has removed plastic trays from its own-brand steak range in a move which the supermarket said will result in a saving of 249...

Luxury water brand opts for 100% rPET bottle for ‘on-the-go’ lifestyles

A new artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles, manufactured by Berry Global. The flat shape of...

Carling celebrates the FA Cup with new packaging

CARLING has unveiled new limited edition packaging designs in celebration of its partnership with the Emirates FA Cup. The new designs are displayed on the...

Closures specialist unveils ‘greener’ screw cap solution

AMCOR Capsules has announced it has improved the sustainability performance of its STELVIN aluminium screw cap range by reducing its carbon footprint by up...

SIG’s Cartons for Good initiative earns award recognition

SIG Foundation has received international recognition for its 'Cartons for Good' initiative, which uses the firm's expertise in filling technology to help communities process...

M&S reduces plastic in its café sandwich packs by 79%

MARKS & Spencer has introduced new recyclable paper packaging across its range of sandwiches and toasties available in its cafés. Launching this month, the M&S...

Aldi launches own-brand paper wine bottles

ALDI is launching what it calls the UK’s first supermarket own-brand paper wine bottles. The Cambalala South African Shiraz and Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc...

BCMPA helps US food producers find UK outsourcing partners

THE BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has revealed it is helping US food producers from Colorado find UK outsourcing...
Laser etched Tesco avocados

Tesco to ‘tattoo’ avocados in dramatic sustainability move

TESCO is to trial laser etching its extra large avocados in place of the use of traditional barcode stickers. Describing it as a 'dramatic' change,...