US health advocates call for clearer ingredient labelling on packaging
US health advocates are urging manufacturers to prominently display product ingredients on the front of their packaging. This push comes…
08 Dec 2023
Ripping Mad: why are so many packages difficult to open?
Grab your scissors and buckle up, because we're on a quest to open packages that seem more secure than Fort Knox. Imagine this: you, armed with nothing but determination (and…
09 Nov 2023
Cloud in packaging: Q&A with GlobalData thematic analyst
Rory Gopsill is an associate analyst in GlobalData’s Thematic Intelligence team, where he has covered themes including augmented reality and cybersecurity in consumer goods. Other areas of interest include digital…
06 Nov 2023
AI in packaging: Q&A with GlobalData thematic analyst
Carolina Pinto joined GlobalData's Thematic Intelligence team in September 2022. She is particularly interested in macro themes including ESG, regulation, and geopolitics. She is currently working with the consumer goods…
11 Oct 2023
Cybersecurity in packaging: Q&A with GlobalData thematic analyst
Shabnam Pervez is a thematic analyst at GlobalData. She has been working on the thematic team for over three years, focusing on emerging technology trends in a myriad of different…
04 Oct 2023
Luxe Pack Monaco 2023 showcases industry boom
Luxury products are defined by their exclusivity, quality and premiumisation. In any industry, the marketing of luxury goods hinges on the concept that they are difficult to obtain, whether that’s…
11 Sep 2023
Top five biggest packaging errors
The important role packaging plays in consumer awareness and brand reputation becomes evident when major errors are made. Packaging errors can range from amusing typos to product misinformation, which can…