Food & Drink

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

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...

Labels partnership delivers carbon savings for meat business

COVERIS has teamed up with food packaging specialist UPM Raflatac to help support Cranswick’s goal of becoming the world's most sustainable meat business. A new...

New ‘recycle-ready’ thermoforming films launched for meat and dairy goods

AMCOR has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal recycle-ready thermoforming films for meat and dairy products. Suitable for fresh and processed...

Drinks producers that miss DRS deadline risk not being able to sell in Scotland

DRINKS producers have been warned that they risk not being able to sell their products in Scotland if they fail to sign up to...