The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Heinz has introduced the Love Lid, a customizable ketchup cap designed to give consumers greater control over how much ketchup they dispense.

Asahi Beer USA has installed a new high-speed bottling line at its Octopi beverage production facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin.

From today (12 August 2026), new measures under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation apply across the European Union, aiming to promote a circular economy and strengthen the Single Market for packaging.

Metsä Group is investing approximately €25 million in a new production line for its Muoto fibre-based food packaging in Finland.

Aldi and Arla Foods UK have launched an eight-week trial using ultraviolet tags to track milk bottles through the recycling system.

Tara O’Connor, product manager for tray sealers at Ishida Europe, outlines the practical steps manufacturers can take to reduce failure rates and strengthen packaging performance.

Carlsberg Group is expanding its long-standing partnership with PepsiCo, taking on production, sales and distribution of PepsiCo’s soft drinks portfolio in Azerbaijan.

Paranova is set to invest £20 million over the next five years to expand its fibre-based packaging operations.

Rob Allen, divisional manager for packing solutions at Interfood Technology, explores how manufacturers are investing in smarter, data-driven packaging.

Melodea has unveiled MeloPack, a fully recyclable flexible packaging solution designed to help food manufacturers transition away from multi-layer laminates.

The South African Competition Commission has recommended approval of Coca-Cola HBC AG’s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

Steve Davis, global director of product management at Industrial Physics, explores why testing has become essential to reducing risk and enabling manufacturers to innovate with confidence.