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The rebrand marks a critical operational milestone as preparations accelerate for the scheme's implementation across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, currently scheduled to go live in October 2027.

The design project, initially exploring deep market research with national agencies, was ultimately executed in-house under the oversight of Design Director Ron Jasin. The labels are being produced by international premium spirits specialist Eurostampa.

Findlay, Ohio-based packaging manufacturer PaperTech has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bake-Best Trays, a specialist producer of pressed paperboard trays based in Redmond, Oregon.

The new variant combines the brand’s signature sugar-free cola with a blend of pineapple, mango, and peach, targeting the growing consumer demand for exotic fruit profiles within the UK carbonates category.

PULP Ultra® is engineered to bridge the gap between sustainability and functional performance in the food-to-go sector. The material is composed of over 95% bagasse fibres, treated with a proprietary barrier spray coating of less than 5%.

Organic condiment and dressing brand Organicville has announced a comprehensive brand refresh for the new year, anchored by a significant reformulation of its dressing portfolio to eliminate seed oils.

By leveraging accessible technologies—specifically microcontrollers and modular components based on platforms like Arduino—the company is building custom solutions tailored to the nuances of tea handling.

Fronting the campaign is Asian-American actor Ross Butler, chosen for his Chinese-Malaysian roots and status as a "Year of the Horse" native.