Food & Drink

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Lewis Hamilton’s design tipped to ‘drive sales’ of new energy drink

MONSTER Energy has launched a new zero sugar energy drink with Lewis Hamilton helping to design the beverage's packaging. The seven-time World Champion Formula 1...

New Foodservice Packaging Zone set for Birmingham exhibition

ORGANISERS of February's Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham event have confirmed the show will feature a dedicated Foodservice Packaging Zone. The development has been coordinated...

Reusable packs provide healthy solution for yoghurt-based spreads

THE SuperLock pot from Berry Superfos is providing Choco Yoco with a reusable packaging solution described as combining a 'premium' look with product protection. Belgium-based...

Loma standing tall with new inspection system

LOMA Systems has introduced the latest addition to its X5 X-ray inspection series - the X5 SideShoot - which the manufacturer explained has been...

Supermarket joins list of retailers ditching coloured milk caps

CO-OP has become the latest retailer to commit to removing all coloured milk bottle caps from its shelf in place of clear lids. The supermarket...

Asda moves own-brand tea bags to plant-based packaging

ASDA has introduced plant-based packaging to its own-brand tea bags in a move which it said will allow 550 million of products to be...

New packaging solution launched for e-commerce wine amid rising sales

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of an 'innovative and sustainable' packaging solution specifically tailored for wine. It comes as the firm looks to help...

‘Power of creativity’ inspires new look Starbucks chilled coffee products

BRAND transformation specialist Landor & Fitch has revealed the story behind Starbucks' new look for its EMEA ready-to-drink portfolio. Landor & Fitch said that its...

Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production

Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...

New guidance to reduce DRS costs for industry and consumers welcomed

CIRCULARITY Scotland, the administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which it said will 'significantly...