Food & Drink

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

5 ways that digitalisation of product inspection helps food safety compliance

Food safety and regulatory compliance are hot topics for food manufacturers. Here, Ian Scott-Mance, technology manager of Mettler-Toledo ProdX considers how digitalised product inspection...

Lilt relaunches with Fanta branding

LILT has been relaunched under the Fanta brand with the drink's packaging featuring a new logo and graphic paying homage to the product's roots. Coca-Cola...

Labelling specialist to highlight ‘robust and versatile’ solution at BeerX

BARCODE labelling specialist Clearmark has confirmed it will return to exhibit at next month's BeerX show in Liverpool. With 'proven results' in the brewery sector with...

SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused

A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months. DRS...

Sports drink specialist wowed by refurbished filling system

A refurbished, electronic, non-contact filling system from AVE UK has reportedly quadrupled capacity for Essex-based sports water manufacturer WOW HYDRATE. Now able to produce 8,000...

Ishida weighers are a sweet match for drinking chocolate brand

TWO Ishida CCW-RV multihead weighers have become an 'integral' part of the packing line solution at Hotel Chocolat's dedicated Huntingdon plant for its Velvetiser...

Limited edition vodka bottle celebrates spirit of togetherness

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) Europe has provided details of its role in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which celebrates the 'Spirit of...

QAS Group: One Stop Co-Pack & Supply Chain Specialist

QAS has over 30 years’ experience bringing products to market with robust Contract Packing, Bottling, Sleeving & Warehousing services. Our core service, contract packing has evolved over the years allowing us to provide a comprehensive range of packing and repacking solutions, fully tailored to our customer requirements, adding value to their products and brands.

SIG confirms ‘industry first’ 100% ASI-certified aluminium for aseptic carton packs

SIG has announced another 'industry first' for responsible sourcing by purchasing 100% of the aluminium for SIG aseptic carton packs with certification to the...

Aberdeen to play ‘pivotal’ role in Scotland’s DRS as £7.7m project launched

BIFFA is investing £7.7 million in the transformation of a former engineering depot in the Badentoy Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, into a 'state-of-the-art' recycling centre. The...