Food & Drink

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A taste of Scotland: Croxsons creates primary packaging for Ramsay’s Gin launch

GLASS packaging business Croxsons has teamed up with Eden Mill Distillery to produce primary packaging for the launch of Ramsay’s Gin, a London Dry...

Coveris and Notpla celebrate award win

COVERIS and Notpla have been announced as the winners of the Environmental & Sustainability Award at The British Sandwich and Food to Go...

Multiformat packaging machines tipped to bring gains for UK food sector

UK packaging specialist Xact has announced plans to expand into new markets with multiformat packaging machines supplied by Spanish packaging technology innovator IRTA Group Packaging...

Coca-Cola launches on-pack QR code competitions

QR codes on Coca-Cola packaging are set to give consumers the chance to win the 'hottest' music festival tickets this summer. The move comes as...

PepsiCo and Tesco partner again for new bagless multipack trial

NEW 'bagless' multipacks of Snack A Jacks are being trialled in Tesco stores in a move which sees the snack use 86% less plastic...

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...

New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems

NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability. The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...

New look aims to bring out the best in Scottish beer brand

SCOTTISH beer brand Belhaven Best has unveiled a new look described as celebrating over 300 years of brewing history. The design by creative agency Thirst...

Glasgow coffee roaster’s major investment brings packaging boost

NEW 'state-of-the-art' packaging lines are to be installed at Glasgow-based coffee roaster Matthew Algie's production headquarters as part of a multi-million-pound investment. Established over 150...

Nut butter brand chooses UK packaging supplier to meet quality and sustainability goals

FAST-growing Nutri Butter has chosen Beatson Clark as its supplier of glass packaging.  The start-up brand was launched during the pandemic in 2020 in response to demand...