Void fill now counts against EU packaging compliance
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation began to apply across the EU on 12 August 2026, and most retailers have…
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When greener products create a packaging credibility gap
A pet toy made from recycled material. A grooming product promoted as plant-based. An accessory carrying a prominent sustainability message.…
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AI makes packaging price risk insurable
Who would be in packaging procurement right now? Raw materials volatility has become the defining feature of the global packaging…
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The importance of clean compressed air in packaging machinery
In the packaging industry, compressed air has become indispensable for modern production lines. It’s often colloquially referred to as the…
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UK’s new packaging levy risks kicking the can down the road
While some coverage of last week’s new packaging levies was negative—given likely food price rises during a cost of living…
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Advancement of serialisation and labelling at PHARMAP 2025
Recent research shows that the pharmaceutical industry is intensifying efforts to combat counterfeit drugs, which account for up to 30%…
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Data, carbon and recycling: what 2025 holds for sustainable packaging
By any standards, 2025 is going to be a huge year for sustainable packaging. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs have been…
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How packaging design drives e-commerce success
In the e-commerce sector, where brands vie for attention in a digital space, packaging often serves as the first physical…
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The role of packaging in circular business practices
Imagine this: A customer walks into a store and picks up a product packaged in materials that will not simply…
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Busting the myths around sustainable luxury packaging
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the misconceptions around luxury packaging continue to persist. Can packaging be sustainable and…