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…
Anthem has created a packaging design for Unilever's Unox – a new range of more premium Knaks. The range includes three variants (natural, lean and chicken) and has been launched in the Netherlands.
Smartphone users are gradually becoming familiarised with augmented reality, a readily available technology on the devices that we all carry as extensions of ourselves every day. What does this have to do with the packaging industry though?
Scottish distillery, Eden Mill, has enlisted leading glass packaging company, Croxsons, to design and create a bespoke glass bottle for their new range of craft gin liqueurs.
With growth of 10-15% it may sound provocative to suggest digital print in packaging isn't fulfilling expectations. But in private industry insiders confide mild disappointment. Tim Sykes explores barriers that may be holding back the digital tide.
The world of pre-print has changed dramatically in the past decade. Today’s solutions can create a seamless workflow between packaging design, manufacturing and printing, as Victoria Hattersley discovered.
Consumers today value creative packaging design. Particularly in the world of the cosmetics industry and in food packaging, not only optical characteristics but also haptic and functional properties play a big role - packaging for all the senses.
Leyton Hardwick, founder and creative director at Drink Works, explores the growing trend of NOLO (no and low alcohol), and what it means for pack design.
Using insight driven design as a tool for innovation, this four-part series showcases a range of future focused concept designs looking to reduce the negative environmental impact of packaging.
