All Beverages articles
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ArticleResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
ResponsibleGlass has launched the first public consultation on its International Standard for Glassmaking draft, from 20th July-18th September 2026. The draft covers all aspects of glass production including legal compliance, transparency and reporting, responsible sourcing and design for sustainability and circularity.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures begins Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at Philippines recycling site
Indorama Ventures has announced a new Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at its recycling site PETValue Philippines, aiming to maximize resource efficiency and reduce waste for its IndoNova business, which recycles post-consumer PET bottles into high-quality food-grade recycled PET.
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ArticleFootprint acquires recyclable, compostable paper cups with mineral coating
Footprint has acquired Transcend Packaging’s ‘PE-free’ hot and cold cup, lid and straw solution, designed to serve as a recyclable and home-compostable alternative to plastic-lined paper cups.
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ArticleAptar Closures introduces linerless, hot-fill capable sport cap
Aptar Closures has revealed its Harmonic liner-less flip-top sport cap for hot-fill beverage applications, aiming to help beverage brands improve consumer experience and reinforce product security with a customizable design.
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ArticleACE Ireland calls on government for €3.5 million upgrade to MRF network
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE Ireland) has called on the government to allocate €3.5 million for sorting technology upgrades across Ireland’s materials recovery facility (MRF) network, gather detailed recycling data on packaging types and recognise beverage cartons as a priority packaging stream in national policy.
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ArticleCoca-Cola unveils visual rebrand for consistency across packaging
The Coca-Cola Company has reimagined its bottles and cans to improve its brand consistency and tap into its ‘iconic heritage’ – but some consumers have criticized the ‘indistinguishable’ designs across drink variants.
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ArticleBacardi backs refill technology over single-use glass
Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS have agreed to continue a collaboration that aims to integrate reusable and refillable dispensing systems across its alcoholic beverage portfolio.
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ArticleJones Soda and Crayola team up on limited-edition six pack
Jones Soda has collaborated with Crayola for a limited-edition 6 pack launching during the back-to-school summer season, featuring a refreshed design and part of Jones Soda’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
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ArticleHow are big brands working with plastic packaging in 2026?
How are household brands using or reducing plastic packaging – and what does it say about brand sentiment on the whole? We take a closer look at the five biggest brands by sales – Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Coca-Cola – to discover their attitudes ...
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Article‘Pocket-sized’ reusable coffee cup lid to tackle plastic waste on the go
Made from recycled plastic and tasteless food-grade silicone, Lydy is a reusable lid intended for use with on-the-go coffee cups to keep single-use plastic out of landfills.
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ArticlePlastipak aims to increase recycled content with single pellet PET resin
Plastipak has revealed its pakPET Single Pellet Solution, designed to help manufacturers increase recycled content while maintaining packaging quality, consistency and operational efficiency.
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ArticleHow Swiss packaging law compares to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Switzerland has just published its new Ordinance on Packaging. How does it compare to the European Union’s approach?
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ArticleCan molded pulp finally challenge plastic?
Molded pulp has been around for decades in the form of egg cartons, fruit trays, and electronics inserts. Everyone in packaging knows what it is, but the question has always been: can it ever truly replace plastic in mainstream packaging applications? Design for Sustainability consultant Zhanar Baishakova takes a closer look at this trend.
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ArticleCoca-Cola and Smurfit Westrock packaging targets World Cup spending spikes
Smurfit Westrock has helped Coca-Cola China develop various paper-based packaging solutions for its World Cup lineup, intended to stand out across multiple retail channels.
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ArticlePlastic on EU markets grew by 11% between 2011 and 2025, study suggests
Research from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre indicates that plastic quantities rose by 11% across select European countries between 2011 and 2025 – the only material to demonstrate an upward trend.
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ArticleYangi’s dry-formed trays utilized for takeaway food by Flavor Boss
Yangi has announced that takeaway trays produced on its industrial demo line in Varberg, Sweden are being used to serve customers of food truck business Flavor Boss, providing direct feedback on handling, functionality and everyday usability under real operating conditions.
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ArticleDeliveroo, Pho and Sheffield Hallam University team up for Sustainable Packaging Challenge
Deliveroo, Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho and Sheffield Hallam University have joined forces for this year’s edition of Deliveroo’s Sustainable Packaging Challenge, where students can re-design Pho packaging for a chance to win £1,500 and potentially bring their design to life.
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ArticleSwitzerland updates packaging law with minimum recycling rates and more
The Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation has revealed a new ordinance for packaging, mandating minimum recycling rates of 55% for plastic packaging and 70% for beverage cartons.
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ArticleBehaviour change pilot including KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé cuts litter by 16%
A pilot programme involving major brands such as KFC, Mars, McDonald’s and Nestlé - aiming to demonstrate how sustained behaviour change activity can improve physical conditions and people’s perceptions of their local area – has reported a 16% reduction in food and drink-related litter.
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ArticleReverse vending machines for plastic water bottles piloted at Wimbledon
Danone, Exchange for Change, and the All England Lawn Tennis Club piloted reverse vending machines for evian water bottles at the Wimbledon Championship Qualifying Competition – testing their logistics ahead of the UK’s deposit return scheme rollout in 2027.