Food & Drink

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

New report examines demand for canned cocktails

A new report on cocktails served in cans has been published by Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK. Bar...

Family firm targeting ‘rapid’ growth after kids’ snack wins Aldi contract

A new kids' snack which is packaged in recyclable paper packaging is targeting 'rapid' growth after landing a contract with Aldi. Freddie's Farm was launched...

Stirling presentation box manufacturer sponsors World Whiskies Awards 2023 Scotland

BLUE Box Design, the Stirling-based specialist in the design and manufacture of presentation boxes for the food and drink sector, has sponsored Whisky Magazine’s...

Award success for Xampla ahead of scale-up strategy for 2023

 XAMPLA and meal kit retailer Gousto have won the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards ‘Sustainable Innovation Award’ following the launch of what has been described...

Gregg Glass wins McLaren Packaging-sponsored category at whisky awards

GREGG Glass of Whyte & Mackay has won the McLaren Packaging-sponsored Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year category of Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky...

Aldi joins Podback recycling scheme

ALDI customers are set to be able to recycle their used coffee, tea, and hot chocolate pods after the supermarket became a member of...

Glass packaging specialist earns top supplier accolade from Diageo

ARDAGH Glass Packaging has been named Supplier of the Year in Diageo’s Supplier Awards. The awards celebrate external partners that have ‘demonstrated resilience and dedication...

Packaging solution provides 19% weight reduction for yoghurts and desserts

BERRY Superfos has revealed it has achieved a significant weight reduction on its 1kg UniPack container supplied to German dairy producer, Milchwerke Schwaben. It comes...

Sainsbury’s to remove plastic lids from own-brand dip pots

SAINSBURY'S has announced that it is to remove single-use lids from its own-brand dip pots in 2023. Since 2019, the supermarket has removed single-use plastic...

X-ray systems become part of the family for poultry processor

SMITHFIELD Murray has installed two Ishida IX-G2 X-ray poultry solutions to detect and remove bone and cartilage from its products. A supplier of prepared fresh...