Food & Drink

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Lucozade Energy launches 1.45 litre bottles

NEW 1.45 litre bottles of Lucozade Energy have been released as the brand looks to cater to changing consumer habits amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Lucozade...

New partnership to see Mars brands trial plant-based packaging

MARS Wrigley has announced a two year partnership with biodegradable materials manufacturer, Danimer Scientific. The collaboration will see the trial of Danimer Scientific's signature packaging,...

New baby food pouch hailed as showing ‘commitment to future generations’

PICCOLO has launched a 100% recyclable baby food pouch suitable for kerbside recycling, described as a 'UK first'. Previously, the pouches were made from both...

Diageo collaboration leads to creation of ‘most sustainable ever’ glass Scotch whisky bottle

DIAGEO has said that its collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc has led to the creation of the most sustainable glass Scotch whisky bottle ever. The...

Lucozade Zero to be released in cans

LUCOZADE Zero has been launched in new 330ml cans following an increase in consumers seeking both low-sugar drinks and beverages in cans. The brand's parent...

New recycled lidding film launched with over 30% PCR content

BERRY Gardens, a berry and stone fruit production and marketing group, has teamed up with Coveris to launch a new printed lidding film containing...

Irn-Bru maker outlines new sustainable packaging goals

A.G. Barr, producer of Irn-Bru, Rubicon and Funkin drinks brands, has confirmed plans to be carbon net zero by 2040. The firm has also...

QR codes to help solve Fanta’s latest mystery flavour

COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) has continued its #WhatTheFanta initiative with a new mystery flavour of the soft drink. The new bright blue Fanta variant is...

Reusable food containers are cause for Celebration

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced it is now offering customised and reusable microwavable hinged-lid food containers for back of house/kitchen food prep applications. The containers are...

New group vows to reinforce standards for paper straws

A number of stakeholders from across the paper straw supply chain have founded a new charter of trust for compliance standards relating to all...