Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging
A new multi-trial study by environmental and behaviour change experts Hubbub and the University of Sheffield, has found 'significant improvements' in the disposal of...
Soft drinks brand launches first juice products in carton packs
DUTCH soft drinks brand Hero is set to launch its Cassis blackcurrant juices in carton packs for the first time.
Hero Benelux has opted for...
Startup ‘pioneers’ honoured for packaging sustainability innovations
FIVE 'groundbreaking' fledgling businesses have been recognised for their contributions to sustainable solutions at the 2025 Packaging Startup Awards.
The awards, organised by ThePackHub and...
The Can Makers launches new website to showcase can benefits
TRADE body the Can Makers has launched a new interactive website intended to showcase the benefits of drinks cans.
The Can Makers, which represents drinks...
Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers
NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging.
Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...
NBCo pioneers a ‘new way of thinking’ for the packaging industry at Davos 2025
NBCo has unveiled a 'new way of thinking for the packaging industry' at Davos 2025. The organisation said the launch of its NBCo fibre...
Whisky maker unveils plans for cardboard waste to be repurposed into packaging
GLENCAIRN Crystal has revealed it is looking to install machinery that would allow all of its cardboard waste to be reused as packaging.
It comes...
Toy car maker unveils new zero plastic packaging
UK-based toymaker Matchbox has unveiled a roadmap to making all of its die-cast cars, play sets and packaging with 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to include glass pending consultation period
THE Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the country's deposit return scheme (DRS)
UKRI launches £16m funding competition for large scale packaging projects
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the opening of a new £16 million funding competition for large-scale plastic packaging projects.
The demonstrator projects rounds...
