New prepacked food labelling legislation to take effect from 1 October
From 1 October 2021 the way in which businesses label food and drink prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) will change.
Call for ban of child-friendly packaging on high sugar yoghurts
A charity has called for a complete ban on using child-friendly images on the packaging of yoghurts that are high in sugar.
Action on Sugar,...
Paperboard specialist helps iconic chocolate manufacturer secure PEFC certification
BELGIAN chocolate maker Guylian has turned to Metsä Board for help in defining the steps required to be able to display PEFC forest management...
Millennials opting for wine in cans
MORE than half of millennials and Gen-Zers in Britain now drink wine served in cans, according to a new survey.
Some 52% of people aged...
Side-sealing flow wrapper launched for cheese packaging operations
ULMA Packaging has developed a new side-sealing version of the company’s original ARTIC side seal flow wrapper, designed to help cheese suppliers provide sustainable...
Paisley business secures BRCGS certification for primary packaging
PAISLEY-based post-press specialist ACA has announced it has secured the BRC Global Standard for packaging materials.
The company secured a Grade AA rating for food...
Applications open for £7.3m scheme to support Scottish food & drink producers
APPLICATIONS can now be made to a fund aimed at supporting Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers to invest in future growth.
A total...
Arla to boost packaging facilities following £25m investment in UK site
ARLA has announced that 50 new jobs are to be created following a £25 million investment at its Yorkshire base.
The firm revealed that a...
New Coca-Cola Zero packaging designs expected to boost sales
NEW pack designs have been unveiled for the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry and Vanilla flavours.
It comes following research revealing that Coca-Cola Original's new pack...
ULMA adds to flow pack wrapping portfolio
ULMA Packaging UK has added to its FLOW-VAC portfolio with the new FV 55 SD flow pack wrapping machine.
Described as ideal' for the packaging...
