Food & Drink

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

Gap in the market sees Aspall Cyder launch in can format

ASPALL Cyder has unveiled a new 'super premium' cider in a 330ml can in a bid to grow its reach to new consumers and...
The Combidome - a bottle made from cardboard - picked up the award for best carton

Innovators recognised in Munich

THE finalists and winners of the Beverage Innovation Awards at Drinktec – sponsored by Rexam Beverage Can – were announced at a special awards...

New tool offers global machinery connectivity

METAL detector specialist Fortress Technology has launched a new tool the firm said looks set to “transform” production quality assurance for food manufacturers. The business...
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The cost of air in packaging

A new report has explored the issue of additional air in packaged goods
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Compostable cups are a work of art

VEGWARE has unveiled new limited edition 'eco embossed' hot cups. The Gallery Collection is a collaboration between the Edinburgh-headquartered compostables manufacturer and Coburg House Studios.   The cups are available...

Frugalpac unveils limited-edition Winter Cup

RECYCLABLE coffee cup manufacturer Frugalpac has launched a limited edition ‘Winter Cup’ design featuring red and silver stars with gold branding. With an estimated 210...

Sustainable multi-pack solution aims to come out Top

SMURFIT Kappa has announced its TopClip solution will be utilised by beer brewer Royal Grolsch as a paper-based replacement for the plastic shrink wrap...

Food packaging firm retains AA Grade BRCGS accreditation

FOOD packaging manufacturer Colpac has announced it has again been awarded the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard certification. While retaining its AA grade for the fourth...

Finding flat flakes in foods

LAST year Fortress Technology unveiled a metal detector that inspects low profile, high value foods vertically and horizontally concurrently to achieve the 'highest sensitivity...

Glengoyne unveils fully recyclable packaging

GLENGOYNE has launched new packaging for its Scotch whisky which is described as being locally sourced and 100% recyclable. The new packaging features an updated...