Food & Drink

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Loma standing tall with new inspection system

LOMA Systems has introduced the latest addition to its X5 X-ray inspection series - the X5 SideShoot - which the manufacturer explained has been...

Supermarket joins list of retailers ditching coloured milk caps

CO-OP has become the latest retailer to commit to removing all coloured milk bottle caps from its shelf in place of clear lids. The supermarket...

Asda moves own-brand tea bags to plant-based packaging

ASDA has introduced plant-based packaging to its own-brand tea bags in a move which it said will allow 550 million of products to be...

New packaging solution launched for e-commerce wine amid rising sales

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of an 'innovative and sustainable' packaging solution specifically tailored for wine. It comes as the firm looks to help...

‘Power of creativity’ inspires new look Starbucks chilled coffee products

BRAND transformation specialist Landor & Fitch has revealed the story behind Starbucks' new look for its EMEA ready-to-drink portfolio. Landor & Fitch said that its...

Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production

Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...

New guidance to reduce DRS costs for industry and consumers welcomed

CIRCULARITY Scotland, the administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which it said will 'significantly...

Lidl to ditch green milk caps following ‘overwhelmingly positive’ trial

LIDL is to permanently remove green coloured caps on its semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk following a successful trial period. The coloured caps will be...

Ardagh and Absolut Vodka team up for hydrogen-fired glass furnace pilot

ARDAGH Group has revealed that its latest collaboration with Absolut Vodka will enable the spirits brand to become the first to move to a...

Cocktail brand hails packaging firm for new bottles

FUNKIN Cocktails has turned to glass packaging specialist Beatson Clark for new bespoke bottles. The brand previously used standard glass bottles imported from overseas, but...