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…
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Pepsi will update its logo across its packaging and other physical and digital touchpoints for the first time in 14 years – intending to pay homage to the brand’s history while anticipating its future.
Nesquik is reimagining the role of its mascot in a partnership with FutureBrand to modernise its brand identity, aiming for relevance in the digital age and growth into new audience segments.
In times of economic uncertainty, how do consumer and brand owner perceptions of packaging change? Christopher Schilperoort, MD at brand and packaging design agency bluemarlin, says that in tough times, packaging has an even bigger job to do.
Morrama has revealed its refillable packaging range, Maya, created in collaboration with Shanghai-based manufacturer PPK to serve as a response to excessive waste in makeup and personal care packaging.
Morrama has designed a dispenser solution for KANKAN’s canned personal care products with the intention of minimising materials, waste, and packaging weight while improving user experience.
The label is often the most distinctive part of a wine bottle, and Crate by Australian winery Fourth Wave Wines sets itself apart through the absence of any label at all. What is claimed as a first-of-its-kind label-less wine, takes a unique approach to sustainably for its high-quality,…
In the first major overhaul of its branding in seven years, 7UP is redesigning its bottles and cans to coincide with the new, ‘comedic’ shift in its brand identity.
With the European Commission seeking to tackle a potential 19% increase in packaging waste by 2030, the EU Circular Economy Package is changing the way that packaging is produced in Europe. What implications does this have for industry players, and what can we expect going forward? Jenny Stanley,…
RecyClass has updated its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols in line with recent developments in packaging features and recycling technologies.
The World Packaging Organisation has announced the 228 winners of its WorldStar Awards 2023, including nominees under the new Gift Packaging, Digital Packaging, and Accessible Packaging categories.
PepsiCo has worked alongside Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, bottlers of the Pepsi-Cola portfolio since 1978, to create a bespoke single-serve glass bottle for its Pepsi-Cola, Pepsi Max, 7up, 7up Free, and Mirinda brands in the bottles’ first redesign since 1996.
