Will popularity of cans continue post-pandemic? Interview with Amcor
During the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, canned goods sales have seen a sharp increase, with people stockpiling food with a long…
25 Sep 2020
Why data quality is key to the future of UK packaging recycling
Over the coming years, the packaging industry will experience seismic change. Consultations are expected in early 2021 regarding proposals for the introduction of a highly-functioning Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), much-needed…
16 Sep 2020
Lego to replace single-use plastic in its packaging: Industry responds
Danish toy company Lego yesterday revealed plans to replace single-use plastic packaging with paper. Lego’s plan to phase out single-use plastic bags - used to package loose bricks in Lego…
14 Sep 2020
Top ten packaging companies in 2020
The rising demand for online goods has increased the need for more packaging to support the needs of retailers and consumers. International Paper Company continues to be perched at the…
04 Sep 2020
Will the single-use plastic bag charge affect the packaging industry?
Earlier this week, the UK government announced that the current 5p charge on single-use plastic bags in shops will increase to 10p from April 2021 onwards. The decision to double…
27 Aug 2020
How packaging strategies are changing due to Covid-19: Q&A with Duo
UK packaging specialist Duo launched research earlier in August that revealed the impact that the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has had on packaging strategies. The research followed Duo’s ‘Future of Packaging’…
25 Aug 2020
How Covid-19 has changed food packaging priorities: Q&A with Ipsos
Ipsos is a multinational market research team headquartered in Paris, France. Its recent white paper, ‘Clean, Green and Affordable’, written by Ian Payne, Greg Clayton and Alex Baverstock, explores how…