Why mono-materials make financial sense
Mono-material packaging is no longer being adopted only to improve recycling. For many businesses, it has become a financial decision.…
30 Jun 2026
Plastic waste report sharpens focus on supermarket packaging
The latest results from The Big Plastic Count have renewed calls for supermarkets to reduce plastic packaging on fresh fruit and vegetables. The findings show that consumers are becoming more…
28 Jun 2026
From glass to paper: Every packaging material is reinventing itself
Packaging innovation is no longer centred on a single material. New GlobalData research shows that every major packaging substrate is following its own innovation pathway, with manufacturers balancing sustainability, regulatory…
28 Jun 2026
Why packaging is moving from 1D to 2D barcodes
A barcode has long been one of the simplest features on a package. It helps products move through warehouses, stores and checkout tills every day. Yet that familiar barcode is…
25 Jun 2026
Consumers push for plastic-free food packaging at sports events
Major sporting events are facing growing pressure to reduce packaging waste as consumers increasingly demand alternatives to single-use plastics. Stadiums, arenas and fan zones generate large volumes of food and…
24 Jun 2026
Country of origin is becoming a powerful packaging asset
Packaging is shifting from a branding surface into a credibility system, with country of origin emerging as a key driver of trust, differentiation and purchase intent. GlobalData research highlights that…
24 Jun 2026
Speed becomes the new packaging battleground
Packaging competition is changing. For many years, success in the industry was measured by manufacturing scale, plant capacity and cost efficiency. The companies that could produce the most packs at…