The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Newell Brands has partnered with chef David Chang to launch a limited-edition Ball home canning kit designed for first-time home food preservers.

PRETZELIZED has partnered with Crayola to launch a limited-edition Sea Salt Pretzel Snackers multipack featuring interactive colourable packaging across Target and Whole Foods.

Tom Holland's non-alcoholic beer brand BERO has partnered with Sony Pictures to launch limited-edition Spider-Man Brand New Day collectable cans across direct-to-consumer and cinema channels.

Marks & Spencer has overhauled its own-label beer portfolio with agency Thirst, debuting stamp-inspired Continental lagers and brewery-partnered craft packaging.

Global packaging leader Amcor has secured RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification for its Bontite Sustane stretch films to support compliance with upcoming UK and European packaging regulations.

Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages has launched Waiākea Paʻa, a premium reusable glass bottle range, establishing a highly diversified packaging portfolio for the hospitality and retail sectors.

Harpak-ULMA has launched the ULMA VTC 840 WD Washdown Vertical Packaging System, an IP66-certified vertical form-fill-seal platform designed to reduce utility consumption and downtime in high-sanitation food sectors.

Duni Group has transitioned key product families within its Duniform food packaging range to pure polypropylene mono-materials to improve recyclability.