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Drinks on the Go – the Soft Pouch Revolution Over the past few decades sales of soft drinks in pouches have gone from strength to strength. Frances Cook reports on how a growing need for companies to reduce their carbon footprint and...
Snapshot: The French Packaging Industry Driven by a sizeable consumer market famous for its food and wine, the French packaging market is one of the biggest. As a mature market, key users are expected to sustain slow growth but...
Green brewing: SABMiller's sustainable strategy What are the responsibilities that come with being one of the world's largest brewers? Andy Wales, group head of sustainable development at SABMiller, discusses obligations such as finding...
A refreshing approach to sustainability: water footprinting Water scarcity is a major concern for FMCG producers and packagers alike. Coca-Cola Hellenic found that the threat of shortages led its teams to be creative with water-saving ideas....
Bubbling over with innovation: Canadean packaging report Packaging innovation continues to play a key role in new product development and branding in the global beverage sector. Canadean has published a comprehensive report, exploring the...
Food Labelling: The EU Crackdown The European Union has started the long process of introducing tighter food packaging regulations. Chris Lo examines how the new requirements could affect industry, and when they could come...
Striking Style: The European Beverage Industry Beverage producers are often conflicted by demands for sustainability, functionality and aesthetics in packaging. Lynda Searby identifies how European beverage manufacturers are looking to...
The Great BPA Debate Consumer concerns are mounting over the health issues surrounding bisphenol A (BOA) in food packaging. Chris Lo examines the differing opinions regulators and the industry hold on the...
The Eco-Friendly Bottle: Dream or Reality? Environmental campaigners have long dreamed of 100% renewable, recyclable packaging. Chris Lo examines new bottling methods to find out if the beverage industry can achieve an eco-friendly...
Topping Up on New Ideas Even when times are tough, an organisation should never forget the importance of packaging innovation. Diageo’s Syl Saller tells Phin Foster how she ensures the drinks company keeps its eye on...