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04 Sep 2026

How barrier coatings are expanding the potential of paper packaging

Water-based, bio-based and speciality barrier coatings are helping paper packaging move into applications once dominated by plastic, but performance, machinability and recyclability must be engineered together. Paperisation is moving beyond…

03 Sep 2026

Packaging sustainability claims face growing demand for proof

GlobalData research shows consumers want stronger evidence behind environmental claims, raising the stakes for packaging brands and suppliers as EU rules on sustainability communications tighten. Some 43% of consumers say…

03 Sep 2026

Plastic PRN prices surge as BRC calls for EPR reform

The average price of UK plastic Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) has more than doubled in a year, increasing packaging compliance costs for retailers and prompting the British Retail Consortium (BRC)…

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