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Packaging
Heinz launches customisable Love Lid for personalised ketchup squeezes
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 adds high-speed bottling line at Wisconsin facility
Asahi Beer USA has installed a new high-speed bottling line at its Octopi beverage production facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
New packaging rules come into effect across the EU: F&B industry reacts
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 invests €25m in fibre-based food packaging as Kuura textile project is halted
Metsä Group is investing approximately €25 million in a new production line for its Muoto fibre-based food packaging in Finland.
Aldi and Arla trial UV-tagged milk bottles to track recycling
Aldi and Arla Foods UK have launched an eight-week trial using ultraviolet tags to track milk bottles through the recycling system.
Seal the deal for retailers: Guaranteeing seal integrity in modified atmosphere packaging
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 to become PepsiCo bottler in Azerbaijan as partnership expands
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 invests £20m in new fibre-based packaging facility
Paranova is set to invest £20 million over the next five years to expand its fibre-based packaging operations.
Beyond the barcode: Why smart packaging is reshaping the UK food and beverage industry
Rob Allen, divisional manager for packing solutions at Interfood Technology, explores how manufacturers are investing in smarter, data-driven packaging.
Melodea launches PPWR-ready recyclable packaging solution for food brands
Melodea has unveiled MeloPack, a fully recyclable flexible packaging solution designed to help food manufacturers transition away from multi-layer laminates.
Coca-Cola HBC’s CCBA acquisition cleared by South African competition regulator
The South African Competition Commission has recommended approval of Coca-Cola HBC AG’s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.
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