All Beverages articles – Page 11
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ArticleThe importance of trust and reliability in luxury packaging
One of the features that separates ‘everyday’ cartons and cases from luxury packaging solutions is the trust between brands and packaging suppliers, says Paul Hamilton, head of Wines & Spirits at Hunter Luxury. In this article, he details how trust and reliability play a key role in the luxury packaging space, especially when it comes to collaboration.
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ArticleBerry Global’s reusable cup range utilized for Glasgow returnable cup initiative
Berry Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the Borrow Cup collaborative returnable cup initiative which was launched in Glasgow, UK, at the end of January.
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ArticleFood-contact recycled PS with dissolution technology revealed by Trinseo
Trinseo has unveiled a transparent recycled polystyrene resin featuring dissolution technology, designed for use in dairy containers, food trays, hot and cold drink cups, and other food-contact applications.
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ArticleCost of living and climate change main concerns in Pro Carton’s 2025 Consumer Survey
According to new research commissioned by Pro Carton, a survey of over 5,000 consumers across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK found that the cost of living is now the top factor influencing consumer behaviour, followed closely by climate change.
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ArticleHuhtamaki launches recyclable single coated cups for dairy products
Huhtamaki has introduced recyclable single coated paper cups designed for yogurt and other dairy products, said to contain less than 10% plastic content and be fully recyclable in Europe.
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ArticleStarbucks, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola see 51% return rate with default reusable cups
The Coca-Cola Company, Starbucks, PepsiCo and others served reusable takeaway cups as the default in a Closed Loop Partners trial and apparently achieved a 51% return rate, suggesting environmental benefits for mandatory reuse.
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ArticleWhat does the packaging industry think of the Clean Industrial Deal?
As the European Commission announces its Clean Industrial Deal, packaging industry players praise its implications for recycling infrastructure, European preference criteria, and harmonized regulations – yet they warn against preferential funding in the clean tech transition, failing to address regulatory loopholes, and overlooking the role of reuse in optimizing raw materials.
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ArticleAptar Closures aims to improve efficiency and hygiene with new valve and retaining ring system
Aptar Closures has released its flow control valve and retaining ring combination system with ‘contactless, leak-free dispensing’, targeting the reusable beverage containers market.
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ArticleCardboard handle for six-pack Martins Brewery bottles provided by DS Smith
DS Smith has developed a custom cardboard six-packhandle solution for glass bottles of Martin Brewery’s organic beer, designed for a simple but memorable unboxing experience with mathematical puzzles provided inside.
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ArticleTetra Pak brings certified recycled polymer packs to food and drink in India
Tetra Pak claims to be the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to offer its packaging materials with ISCC PLUS certified recycled polymers, aligning with incoming national legislation around plastic waste management.
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ArticleROAR Organic partners with Plastic Bank to reduce ocean plastic
Canadian drinks company ROAR Organic has teamed up with Plastic Bank to remove one bottle from the environment for every bottle sold, hoping to help prevent plastic entering the ocean.
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ArticleDutch Government considers lifting single-use plastic packaging surcharge
Apparently, a majority of the Netherlands’ House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal) wants to lift the national surcharge on single-use plastic packaging, claiming it benefits businesses more than the planet and has not led to a decrease in plastic waste.
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ArticlePulpex announces £62m series D funding for fibre-based bottle solution
Pulpex has announced the £62m Series D investment round for its fibre-based bottle - led by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Scottish National Investment Bank - to finance construction of a commercial-scale manufacturing facility near Glasgow.
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ArticleTotalEnergies Corbion and Win Win Water introduce 100% plant-based biodegradable bottles
Win Win Water has launched its bottled water featuring ‘100% plant-based’ fully biodegradable bottles made from TotalEnergies Corbion’s Luminy PLA material, aiming to address the environmental challenges of traditional plastic bottles while providing consumers with high-quality alkaline electrolyte water.
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ArticleAvient unveils oxygen scavenging additive to extend shelf life of PET bottles
Avient Corporation has created an oxygen scavenging additive that claims to extend the shelf life of products packed in PET and rPET bottles without impacting their recyclability.
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ArticleSIG opens first aseptic carton plant in India
SIG has announced the opening of its first production plant for aseptic carton packs in India. Completed in 20 months in Ahmedabad, the investment hopes to strengthen the company’s presence in the market.
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ArticleTrump’s aluminium tariff risks pushing Coca-Cola back to plastic bottles
Coca-Cola might sell more of its drinks in plastic bottles if Donald Trump’s tariff on imported aluminium drives prices too high, its chief executive says; yet he also warns against “exaggerating the impact” of this expense on such a large corporation.
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ArticleNBCo initiative aims to accelerate shift from single-use plastic to fibre bottles
NBCo has launched the Fast Forward 50 initiative, aiming to help brands transition from single-use plastic to fibre bottles and provide a ‘viable, high-performance alternative’ to plastic.
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ArticleReport states ‘record’ 580,000 tonnes of aluminium recycled from beverage cans
The latest report by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium shows the overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland was 74.6%, and despite a 1% drop, the total amount of aluminium recycled from cans has increased to a ‘record level’ of 580,000 tonnes.
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ArticleNew ALPLA plant brings design, development, and production to Thai customers
At its new plant in Thailand, ALPLA will collaborate with customers to design and develop packaging products, utilizing one-step injection stretch-blow and injection moulding to produce plastic bottles, preforms, matching closures, and more.