All Consumer Experience articles
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ArticleHow did bottle caps become the latest victim of the culture wars?
Tethered bottle caps are a hot topic once again. One of our journalists has taken a closer look at the controversy through a consumer lens, but The Guardian posits that the controversy reflects a broader accusation in EU politics: overregulation.
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ArticleResealable canister introduced by Mars to keep crackers fresh on the go
Mars Snacking has introduced a resealable canister for its Cheez-It and Club crackers, designed to help consumers keep the products fresh while eating on the go.
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ArticleSüdpack unveils mono-PP pouch solution for yoghurt drink market
Südpack has launched a recyclable, mono-material polypropylene (PP) flexible pouch aimed at the drinkable yoghurt market.
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ArticleFrance drops mandatory bottle deposit system in favour of voluntary schemes
France has decided against a mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles and recommends that towns and cities set up voluntary schemes, Reuters reports.
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ArticleIs it time to replace plastic cases for video games?
Recycling experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging video game publishers to reconsider using full-size plastic cases as the industry increasingly replaces physical discs with download codes.
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ArticleStudy finds European consumers actively separate packaging components for recycling
A study conducted by Smurfit Westrock Bag-in-Box across Belgium, France, Germany and Sweden found that consumers across Europe are actively separating Bag-in-Box packaging components for recycling, helping to ensure the materials can be directed into the appropriate recycling streams.
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ArticleSelf-cooling can chills drinks at the push of a button and remains recyclable
deltaH Innovation’s self-cooling beverage can is designed to chill drinks at the push of a button while remaining both cost-effective and recyclable.
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ArticleMcDonald’s receives penalty notice for serving single-use cups on-site
McDonald’s Netherlands has received a penalty notice and must stop serving disposable cups for on-site dining after the Fair Resource Foundation filed an enforcement request with the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures and Rebhan reveal ‘glass-like’ PET cosmetics packaging
Indorama Ventures and Rebhan have partnered to develop ‘glass-like’ PET bottles for the beauty and personal care market, aiming to combine luxury aesthetics with enhanced recyclability.
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ArticleNemera launches bi-dose nasal spray solution
Drug delivery device company Nemera has announced its DuoSpray bi-dose nasal spray platform, a ‘non-invasive, needle free’ administration alternative for systemic nasal therapies.
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ArticlePPWR compliance: are we stopping too early?
If PPWR forces us to rethink packaging anyway, why stop at compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult, explores the possibilities of going beyond the legal minimum and giving every pack its own traceable identity.
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ArticleExchange for Change reveals intended producer fees for UK DRS
The Exchange for Change organisation delivering the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has announced the intended producer fees for the scheme, due to launch in October 2027.
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ArticleOpalescence Whitening introduces pre-filled whitening trays
Teeth whitening brand Opalescence has introduced pre-filled Opalescence Go Advanced whitening trays, said to remove the need for an outer placement tray and reduce packaging waste.
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ArticleCellulose tray designed for use in air fryer is used to pack frozen chicken
Copacol has packaged seasoned chicken cuts in a cellulose tray that can be placed directly in the air fryer – targeting convenience, recyclability, and biodegradability.
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ArticleZomato launches website to help restaurants select packaging materials for food delivery
Major Indian food delivery app Zomato has revealed its interactive PackSwitch website, designed to help restaurants select the most suitable packaging options for different menu items, providing material performance details and connecting them with verified suppliers.
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Article‘Wearable’ Jason Voorhees mask built into Pabst Blue Ribbon box
Pabst Blue Ribbon and Horror, Inc. have revealed a limited-edition run of ‘wearable’ packaging themed around the iconic slasher villain Jason Voorhees – serving as a makeshift Halloween costume while celebrating the upcoming launch of Peacock and A24’s Crystal Lake series.
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ArticleBetty Crocker unveils new packaging design and handbag collection
American baking brand Betty Crocker has introduced a new packaging design as part of its ‘Bettier Than Ever’ campaign, featuring new photography and linked to its Betty Ate Collection of limited-edition cake slice handbags.
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ArticleAptar Beauty creates custom pump for L’Occitane En Provence’s hand care range
Aptar Beauty has partnered with L’Occitane En Provence to develop fully custom refillable dispensing pumps for its re-branded hand care packaging, said to deliver an optimized, controlled dose.
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ArticleRefreshed Jif branding mirrors modern consumption habits for peanut butter
Jif has refreshed its branding for the first time in over thirty years, updating its on-pack imagery and logo to reflect the changing role of its peanut butter in consumers’ daily lives.
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ArticleSubmissions open for Starbucks’ global innovation challenge
Starbucks has opened submissions for its global Innocentive challenge, searching for a transparent, plastic-free compostable material for single-use cold cups and lids.