Food & Drink

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Researcher creates fully recyclable raw meat packaging

A Swansea University researcher has invented a new type of plastic packaging for raw meat which avoids the need for non-recyclable pads inside the...

Asda to trial craft beer on draught

ASDA is trialling the offer of draught craft beer in refillable one and two litre glass containers. Initially only available at a store in Milton...

Limited edition Scotch whisky given to COP26 delegates to be auctioned

THREE bottles of the limited edition blended Scotch Whisky given to COP26 delegates are to go under the hammer. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...

Glass specialist ‘Voices’ approval for new limited edition vodka bottle

ARDAGH Glass has revealed its work in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which contains 80% recycled glass content. Ardagh's product design team worked...

Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme

SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned. Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...

Glass packaging specialist confirms changes to leadership structure

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has announced changes to its leadership structure as part of the company's succession plans. Tim Croxson, currently the company’s COO, has...

Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling

OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling. The move builds on earlier announcements...

Tennent’s launches sustainability prompt on packaging

TENNENT'S Lager has launched a new can featuring the message 'Please Enjoy Sustainably' on its packaging. Unveiled as COP26 takes place in the brewery's home...

Dairy-free cream cheese specialist opts for recyclable cups with snap-on lids

NUSH Foods has relaunched its dairy-free cream cheese – made from almond milk – in recyclable cups with snap-on lids, made by Greiner Packaging. The...