Food & Drink

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New flavours of Monster Energy released with ‘unique’ packaging designs

THE Monster Energy brand is gearing up for a 'knockout' year with the launch of its new Juiced Aussie Lemonade and Ultra Rosa flavours...

Food label verification: a future shaped by data

By Dr Russell Sion, director, JentonDimaco IN any business world, data is reshaping the landscape. Food processing is no exception. If we consider the next...

Smaller drinks producers to be offered ‘simple’ DRS labelling option

A 'simple' labelling option as part of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is to be offered to smaller drinks producers. It will see self-adhesive...

Rising inflation impacting sustainability plans in food and drink sector

MORE than two-thirds of food and drink companies have had their sustainability plans negatively impacted by rising inflation, a new industry survey has revealed. Accountancy...

Competition challenges students to design standout bottle designs

O-I Glass has launched its 2023 student design competition alongside Pentawards with a mentorship opportunity at Diageo for the winner. The initiative challenges students to...

Research finds hard cheese consumers prefer transparent packaging

NEW research has revealed that 89% of European hard cheese consumers value transparent packaging. The study comes from Amcor, with the firm surveying 3,176 hard...

New ‘luxury’ textile bag made from recycled bottles to launch

A new 'luxury' textile bag made from recycled plastic bottles is set to be launched by The Spearhead Group. The bag is made by a...

Sainsbury’s launches vacuum-packed mince to reduce plastic

SAINSBURY'S has swapped traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range in what it says is a UK supermarket...
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The Four Packaging Machines That Fish Processors Need to Know About In 2023

The aquaculture industry generated over £1.3billion in revenue in 2022, with Scottish salmon farming accounting for approx. 93%.

Amber bottles take centre stage at BeerX event

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark is hoping to make new contacts at the upcoming BeerX event at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre. The firm, which produces a...