Food & Drink

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Aldi launches trial deposit return scheme at Bathgate store

ALDI is to gather 'key' insights through the launch of a trial deposit return scheme (DRS) at its Bathgate store. The initiative will see customers...

Smart packaging aims to provide ‘universal’ connected experience

TETRA Pak has launched what it described as a new ‘universal’ connected experience accessed via its smart packaging. Hailed as a 'first' for the packaging...

SIG unveils new digital smart factory solution

SIG has announced the launch of a new digital smart factory solution, called Plant 360 Asset Health Monitoring, designed to help food and beverage...

McLaren Packaging sponsors whisky charity auction

MCLAREN Packaging is to sponsor a Scotch whisky charity auction in aid of disadvantaged young people in Scotland. The Port Glasgow-based firm is a specialist...

Researcher creates fully recyclable raw meat packaging

A Swansea University researcher has invented a new type of plastic packaging for raw meat which avoids the need for non-recyclable pads inside the...

Asda to trial craft beer on draught

ASDA is trialling the offer of draught craft beer in refillable one and two litre glass containers. Initially only available at a store in Milton...

Limited edition Scotch whisky given to COP26 delegates to be auctioned

THREE bottles of the limited edition blended Scotch Whisky given to COP26 delegates are to go under the hammer. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...

Glass specialist ‘Voices’ approval for new limited edition vodka bottle

ARDAGH Glass has revealed its work in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which contains 80% recycled glass content. Ardagh's product design team worked...

Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme

SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned. Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...