Food & Drink

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

Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste

A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe. ReCover...

Virtual event explores future of wine bottles

INITIATIVES designed to ensure that glass wine bottles have a sustainable future were recently discussed at O-I and Progressive Media International’s Wine Glass Bottles:...

Waitrose launches certified compostable teabags

WAITROSE has launched certified own-brand home compostable teabags, in what the retailer said is a first for UK supermarkets. All of its Duchy teabags are...

Xampla confirms double appointment in response to materials demand

XAMPLA has bolstered its food and drink expertise with two new hires to support the development of its applications, including spray coatings. Hannah Pearse joins...

Innovative can designs receive accolades

THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme. Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...

North Coast 500 set for new reusable cup scheme

A survey has been launched to aid the development of an 'innovative' new large-scale reusable cup scheme in the Highlands' North Coast 500 route. NorthCoast...

Tesco to change tea range to ensure teabags are disposed of properly

  TESCO is set to revamp its tea range to ensure its teabags can be disposed of in waste food caddies. The move will also come...

Asda to remove ‘use by’ dates on yoghurts following ‘robust’ testing

ASDA is to replace use by dates on its own-brand yoghurts with best before dates in a bid to help customers combat food waste at home. It comes...

Reusable lid innovation helps to close the loop on yoghurt packaging

YEO Valley Organic 350g and 450g tubs of yoghurt are now utilising reusable lids available from the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’. Sebastian...

Mondi supports paper-based packaging option for food products

MONDI has revealed details of its work to support Noel Alimentaria's choice of a paper-based packaging solution for food products that 'greatly' reduces the...