Why packaging compliance is becoming a data challenge for SMEs
Sustainable packaging continues to drive investment, innovation and product development across the global packaging industry. Yet as packaging regulation becomes…
06 Aug 2026
PFAS bans expose a packaging blind spot
The phase-out of PFAS is forcing the food packaging industry to answer a fundamental question: how can food-contact materials deliver the same functional performance without relying on fluorinated chemistry? For…
05 Aug 2026
Packaging is powering the vitamin boom
Packaging has become a critical enabler of vitamin innovation as brands introduce more convenient, portable and targeted delivery formats to meet growing consumer demand for personalised health. According to GlobalData's…
05 Aug 2026
Small packaging manufacturers struggle with shifting regional EPR laws
Small packaging manufacturers are finding it harder to keep up with changing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws around the world. While large companies often have dedicated compliance teams and legal…
04 Aug 2026
What the FDA’s phthalates review means for packaging
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ongoing review of phthalates used in food packaging and other food-contact materials is entering an important scientific phase, but it has yet to…
03 Aug 2026
The new beverage battleground in packaging
Competition in non-alcoholic beverages is moving beyond ingredients and flavour. Packaging formats, sustainability claims and distinctive branding are becoming central to how drinks communicate value, secure shelf space and reach…
03 Aug 2026
The packaging choke points beyond ocean freight
Ocean freight costs remain a key measure of supply chain disruption, yet they no longer tell the whole story for the packaging industry. While shipping rates continue to influence procurement…