Drinks
Plain pack policy would cost beverage industry billions
A 'plain packaging' policy on food and beverage brands could result in a potential loss of more than $400bn (£311bn) for the beverage industry globally, new research has warned.
Plain packaging could cost beverage industry nearly $300bn
A “plain packaging” policy on food and beverage brands could result in a potential loss of $293bn (£219bn) for the beverage industry globally, new research has warned.
Mirri and Saxon join forces to produce liqueur cartons for Boutique Brands
Saxon Packaging and Mirri have teamed up to create new high-end packaging for Boutique Brands’ Sette Vie Italian liqueurs.
MPS secures deal for Presentation Products Group
Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) has bought Scotland-headquartered gifting packaging specialist Presentation Products Group (PPG).
Faret selects Trucard for premium drinks carton
Tullis Russell's Trucard board is said to be benefiting from premium drinks brand owners' attempts to differentiate their brands through the appearance and appeal of their packaging.
CRP unveils exanding beer pack ice bucket
CRP Print and Packaging has worked with brewer Miller Brands UK to develop a corrugated retail beer case that expands when opened and holds ice to chill beer bottles.
Juicy labels front soft drink rebrand
A strong, ongoing relationship with Berkshire Labels led Purity Soft Drinks to choose the label printer to collaborate on the world's first 3D augmented reality (AR) soft drinks labels for the rebrand...
Rigid Containers unveils 6m expansion plan
Rigid Containers, part of the VPK Group, has revealed details of a new production facility set to open in Somerset in April to service its South West customers.
Record breaking B1 press arrives at Chesapeake
The world's longest B1 Heidelberg press, comprising 17 units and an inline cold foiling option, has been installed at Chesapeake's East Kilbride facility.
Roberts Mart invests 2.5m in equipment
Roberts Mart, the shrink wrap, laminated film and printed flexible packaging manufacturer, has invested 2.5m in equipment and taken on 16 new staff over the past year.
PeterLynn targets digital labels with Xeikon 3030 install
PeterLynn, the Corby-based manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, has bought a Xeikon digital press and doubled its factory size as it seeks new business in the food and beauty sectors.
The packaging bandwagon that is worth jumping on
Personalised and added-value packaging is on the rise, with big-name brands like Coca-Cola and Heineken already taking advantage. Here is what you need to know to ensure you are in on the action