Beverages
News and analysis on the latest technologies and solutions in beverage packaging covering bottles, cans, cartons and plenty more.
Italy reaches 92.8% recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans
CIAL, the Italian Aluminium Packaging Consortium, reports that Italy has exceeded European targets with a 69.5% recycling rate for
Are Member States complying with the Single-Use Plastics Directive?
The European Commission has published a report detailing how Member States are reducing single-use plastic food and drink containers
Gentlebrand reveals lightweighting approach for still water bottle
Gentlebrand has introduced its SmartWeighting approach through the Minera SmartWeighting still water bottle, aiming to demonstrate that lightweighting can be
Applications open for Carton Council’s 2026 school recycling grant in US and Canada
The Carton Council has opened applications for its 2026 School Carton Recycling Grant Program, providing funding to help kindergarten to
Meeting the PPWR’s requirements: managing risk via test and measurement
This summer, the first of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s (PPWR) requirements will become mandatory in all 27
What makes the Ramune soda bottle so iconic?
In the latest edition of our Iconic Packs series, we take a look at the Ramune soda bottle, made famous
Amcor introduces ‘user-friendly’ PET beverage container handle
Amcor has unveiled a new 38mm handle for PET containers for water and other non-carbonated beverages, said to have
United Caps presents new ‘plug n’ place’ closure at interpack 2026
United Caps is introducing its new 27 H-PAK closure at interpack 2026, designed to integrate into established filling lines
UPM, Michelman and BOBST reveal bio-based packaging aligned with EU packaging rules
UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman and BOBST have teamed up to create two validated paper-based packaging concepts, designed to align
Greiner Packaging and Holy develop syrup bottle with integrated dosing system
Greiner Packaging has unveiled a syrup bottle with an integrated dosing system in collaboration with drinks brand Holy, designed to
Hunter Luxury and Jack Daniel’s reveal limited edition Formula 1 bottle packaging
Hunter Luxury has partnered with Jack Daniel’s to develop the Halo MK1 Limited Edition pack, built for collectors and
UPM Adhesive Materials unveils recycling compatible label solutions
UPM Adhesive Materials has introduced its UPM ProCycle portfolio of recycling compatible label solutions, aiming to provide converters and packaging