Food & Drink

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

Snap pots project earns packaging innovation recognition

A project bringing together Heinz and Tesco with packaging specialist Berry Global and recycling technology experts Plastic Energy and Sabic has been recognised with...

X-Ray/checkweigher combo increases efficiencies for food brand

AN Ishida X-ray inspection system and checkweigher combination has helped a contract packing business implement a new solution for a major customer. Universal Flexible Packaging,...

Gressingham replaces ‘labour-intensive’ packaging process

GRESSINGHAM Foods has partnered with Coveris and Ravenwood to unveil new packaging that it said will make 'huge strides' in reducing its environmental impact. The...

Scots brothers expand restaurant into retail with sustainably packaged products

A family-owned restaurant operating in Edinburgh and Aberdeen is moving into the retail sector with the launch of a new range of products in...

Ball unveils ‘transparent, robust and science-based’ decarbonisation plan

BALL Corporation has launched its new Climate Transition Plan which the company said outlines its pathway into a 'fully circular and decarbonised' business. The plan...

Croxsons bolsters team with two new appointments

CROXSONS has bolstered its sales and marketing team with the recruitment of Martin Boyle as area sales manager for the north of England and...

Canned food could help reduce global food waste

THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has highlighted how canned foods can reduce food waste as well as assisting in accelerating the journey to...

McDonald’s to publish report on reusable packaging

MCDONALD'S Corporation has pledged to evaluate and report on the opportunities and risks posed by switching to reusable packaging - including impacts related to...

Kate Moss partners with Diet Coke to launch QR codes on cans

DIET Coke cans are to feature scannable QR codes offering instant wins and weekly prize draws as part of the brand's partnership with Kate...

Whisky brand unveils ‘eye-catching’ packaging revamp

FALCONER has produced 'distinctive' secondary packaging for Scotch whisky brand Murray McDavid. The 'eye-catching' design of the packaging retains the six core colours of the...