Packaging crunch hits food and beverage sector
The food and beverage sector is often the first place where a packaging crunch becomes visible. Drinks need bottles, cans,…
08 Apr 2026
Strait of Hormuz crisis chokes packaging supply
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is putting direct pressure on packaging supply because the packaging industry relies on the same energy and chemical flows that move through the Gulf. The…
07 Apr 2026
Oil shock sends packaging costs soaring
Packaging costs are rising because the industry sits close to the energy market. Plastic packaging depends on petrochemical feedstocks linked to oil and gas, while glass and aluminium need large…
04 Mar 2026
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 sector. In an industry where input costs frequently represent 50%…
27 Feb 2026
Packaging built for machines, not people
A box that stacks perfectly on a pallet can be impossible to open by hand. A pouch optimised for automated filling may spill its contents the moment a customer touches…
26 Feb 2026
Legal risks hidden in packaging art
A striking pack design can boost shelf appeal in seconds, yet the same artwork can quietly expose a business to legal risk. Packaging art sits at the crossroads of marketing,…
25 Feb 2026
The rules that shape packaging design
A packaging concept can look flawless on screen, only to unravel when it meets regulatory reality. From the thickness of materials to the wording on a label, packaging design is…