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Will brands continue to use augmented reality as part of their packaging?

Augmented reality (AR) blends the real and virtual world together delivering a more immersive consumer experience. In recent years the…
Could microplastics study put a cap on bottled water growth?

Orb Media’s microplastic study has claimed that bottled water contains twice as many potentially harmful plastic particles as previously thought…
How technology is enhancing the business of manufacturing

A report from industry experts, Smithers Pira, projects 3.5% annual growth, with sales in the global packaging market set to…
Could the humble aluminium can help solve plastic pollution?

Cans are light, take up less space, they are unbreakable and easier to recycle. Can they solve the issue of…
Convenient ‘one-stop-shop’ coffee with a sweet surprise

The ready-to-drink coffee industry benefits not only from the growing popularity of coffee around the world but also from the…

Could a plastic bottle ban at Glastonbury festival stigmatise wasteful attitudes?

Can a huge UK music festival make public shaming of disposable plastic bottles and cups a “thing” by banning plastic…
Could a deposit system solve the UK’s plastic crisis?

David Attenborough’s influence on the British drinks industry has never been greater. As the final episode of the wildly popular…
Spoon rest and freshness marker add value to baby food

The spouted pouch has revolutionized the baby food category in recent years, offering parents and carers a convenient means of…
The future of sustainable packaging

Concerns around CO2 emissions and high pollution levels are driving both consumers and businesses to act on environmental issues. Sufficient…
Will pouches be the next victim of the anti-plastics campaign?

After disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles, pouches could be the next target in the waste reduction debate, due to…

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