Food & Drink

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Foodex visitors set to witness ‘incredible developments’ after five-year hiatus

FOLLOWING a five-year hiatus, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns to the NEC, Birmingham next month (April 24-26) as part of the UK Food & Drink...

Film distributor joins Foodservice Packaging Association

FILMS distribution business Plasfilms has confirmed it has joined the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) by becoming a national distributor member. The FPA membership is comprised...

Graham’s Dairy delivers milk in recyclable cartons with tethered cap solution

GRAHAM'S Dairy is poised to become the UK’s first dairy to roll out fresh milk to retailers in fully recyclable cartons using tethered caps. The...

Cider maker hails success of landmark label backing recycling programme

CIDER maker Brothers Drinks Co. has teamed up with Avery Dennison and Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) to create a clear route for recycling of PET...

Walkers to trial paper crisp packaging in Tesco stores

WALKERS has partnered with Tesco to trial paper-based outer packaging on multipacks of its Baked range of crisps. PepsiCo, owner of Walkers, said the trial...

Seafood firm’s £30m investment to lead to ‘significant’ packaging cost savings

WORK is underway on a new £30 million project in Peterhead which will lead to 'significant' savings in packaging costs for Denholm Seafoods. The investment,...

Sprite launches new packaging aimed at 18-29-year-olds

A 'bold' new visual identity has been unveiled across the Sprite range in a bid to target adults aged 18-29. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) said...

QR codes to help solve latest mystery Fanta flavour

FANTA has unveiled a 'more playful than ever' #WhatTheFanta campaign with the launch of a new mystery purple variation of the drink. On-pack QR codes will...

New multipacks help boost cider brand’s sales

THE launch of Draught Cyder in multipacks has generated 23% incremental sales to Aspall Cyder, owner Molson Coors Beverage Company has revealed. Produced in Aspall...

Fresh call made for drinks producers to sign up to deposit return scheme

DRINKS producers have again been urged to register for Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of it going live on August 16. First Minister...