On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
Coca-Cola Canada is selling limited-edition cans inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026, through which football fans can enter a sweepstakes to win one of five real footballs used in the tournament.
A survey led by the German Packaging Institute reveals widespread consumer expectations for recyclable packaging, the value they place on hygienic formats, and their misconceptions about material recycling rates and efficiencies.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins today, and – as with every major event – the packaging industry is set to play a major role in terms of keeping fans refreshed and engaged. In this article, we give an overview on the biggest packaging-related World Cup developments so far.
Lavazza North America has brought Tablì – a single-serve coffee tab with no capsule, individual wrapping or coating – to consumers in the United States.
Z1RO is converting fallen leaves, hemp hurds and other non-wood biomass into moulded fibre packaging – aiming to combine functional performance with a ‘premium’ tactile experience.
After facing backlash for its ban on reusable bottles at World Cup stadiums, FIFA has amended its guidelines to allow one factory-sealed, single-use plastic bottle per spectator – sparking further concerns about fan safety and packaging waste.
Toppan has designed its recyclable, paper-based pillow packaging to achieve a 98% light-shielding rate for trading card packets, preventing consumers from identifying rare cards before opening.
PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has revealed a new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide, selected after global market testing involving 1,275 respondents across 17 countries.
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate over whether fan safety is coming second to shareholder profit.
PepsiCo has kicked off a football-themed brand campaign with limited-edition thermochromic cans that change colour at the ‘optimal’ drinking temperature and give fans the chance to win exclusive prizes.
Ireland and the UK’s best-selling pastry dough brand, Jus-Rol, has unveiled a new visual identity for its chilled, ‘Ready to Create’, and frozen product packaging.
