Food & Drink

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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...

Glass packaging specialist confirms changes to leadership structure

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has announced changes to its leadership structure as part of the company's succession plans. Tim Croxson, currently the company’s COO, has...

Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling

OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling. The move builds on earlier announcements...

Tennent’s launches sustainability prompt on packaging

TENNENT'S Lager has launched a new can featuring the message 'Please Enjoy Sustainably' on its packaging. Unveiled as COP26 takes place in the brewery's home...

Dairy-free cream cheese specialist opts for recyclable cups with snap-on lids

NUSH Foods has relaunched its dairy-free cream cheese – made from almond milk – in recyclable cups with snap-on lids, made by Greiner Packaging. The...

New research shows growth in canned alcoholic drinks market

NEW research has revealed the value of canned craft beer and wine has increased in the last 18 months. Speaking to industry trade body Can...

Home compostable transparent laminate launched for food packs

COMPOSTABLE packaging manufacturer TIPA has confirmed the launch of its first home compostable transparent laminate for food packaging. The new laminate is described as having...

‘Pioneering’ trials to begin on lightweighting glass bottles

TRIALS are set to start aimed at increasing the strength and thereby reducing the weight of glass bottles. Three major players in the sector are...

Skye salmon farmer links with Invergordon firm to launch eco-friendly packs

A Skye-based organic salmon farming start-up has announced it is launching a packaging solution with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Organic Sea Harvest revealed that the new...