Food & Drink

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

Spirits are high in Kirkcaldy thanks to new bottling line

A new spirits facility that allows bottling and packaging from small volumes in single casks to 30,000 litre tankers has been established by QAS...

Firm is nuts about new metal detector

TRIGON Snacks - a supplier of nuts and snacks to the licensed trade, retailers and food service operators - commissioned a horizontal metal detection...

Fast-tracking the food factory of the future

OMRON recently opened the doors to its redesigned and expanded Automation Center in Barcelona. Stuart Coulton, marketing manager for UK & Ireland, answered Packaging...

Sustainable and premium bottles are a winning combination for O-I

A new collection of glass bottles made in Alloa, which aim to combine both sustainability and premiumisation, have made a strong impact since being...

Scotland urged to consider digital DRS alternative

A recycling technology business claims that digitalising Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could see the initiative integrate better into modern society and help meet...

PFF Group launches ‘groundbreaking’ fully recyclable food packaging solution

PFF Group has launched a 'groundbreaking' fully recyclable packaging product, which it says is suitable for all food applications. Known as IMPAC-T, it comes following...

Machine rental option offers ‘flexibility’ for food processors

PROSEAL has announced that its machine rental options are helping food processors meet a 'surge' in demand during the pandemic. The manufacturer said the increase...

Signature move: firm takes next step in sustainable journey

SIG has launched the SIGNATURE EVO, described as the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs. The product extends SIG’s aluminium-free...

Chocolate giant launches portion control packaging solution

CADBURY has revealed a new portion control packaging solution for its Cadbury Duos range. Cadbury Duos Twist Wrap unlocks a portion control mechanism, allowing consumers...

M&S renames midget gems line as academic prompts rethink on ‘offensive’ term

MARKS and Spencer has launched new packaging for its mini gem range, following a campaign by a Welsh academic. Previously known as 'midget gems', Dr...